North St Marys
NSW 2760 • Greater Sydney
About North St Marys
North St Marys is a small residential suburb in the City of Penrith in Western Sydney, with a population of around 4,123. Originally developed as post-war housing commission area, the suburb has a strong community identity and significant Indigenous population (over 10%). The median age of 35 and young family demographic give it an energetic, working-class character.
The suburb offers some of the most affordable housing in the Greater Sydney area, with median rents around $340 per week. Local amenities include schools, a community centre, and parks, with the nearby St Marys town centre providing shops and services. North St Marys appeals to first-home buyers and families seeking an affordable entry into the Sydney property market with reasonable transport links.
North St Marys falls under postcode 2760 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Londonderry electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 774 — St Marys Station 10 min
- 789 — Penrith via St Marys 30 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Future Sydney Metro Western Sydney line will improve access
Some local shops and schools walkable but most errands require a car or bus.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bennett Road Public School ICSEA 912100-114 Bennett Rd
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Chifley College Dunheved Campus ICSEA 870Maple Rd
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Colyton High School ICSEA 922Carpenter St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in North St Marys by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View North St Marys Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "North St Marys" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
209 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 126
- 2. Philippines 107
- 3. England 69
- 4. Samoa 40
- 5. Fiji 37
- 6. India 37
- 7. China 27
- 8. Lebanon 27
- 9. Bangladesh 21
- 10. Croatia 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)