Overall score
St Clair
59.3/100
St Marys
45.3/100
St Clair vs St Marys, NSW Suburb Comparison
St Clair for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
St ClairSt Marys
Crime rate
St Clair
29.9 / 1k
St Marys
123.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Clair
433
St Marys
509
Population
St Clair
19,942
St Marys
13,256
Metric leadSt Clair 7St Marys 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | St Clair | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.3/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.9/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.9 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 156 | 176 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 433 | 509 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 43 |
| Green cover | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Population | 19,942 | 13,256 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
St Clair is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while St Marys is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
St Clair tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while St Marys stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer St Clair, while St Marys remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.