ST IVES

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,255,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,100,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,692
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 21.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 18,384
Density 1,289.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

ST IVES Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,255,000
House Sales Volume 67 sales
Unit Median $1,100,000
Unit Sales Volume 39 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $840/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,200/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ST IVES Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,692 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.26x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ST IVES 1,692/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ST IVES has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ST IVES Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

18,384
Total Population
1,289
people/km² density
21.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
5,379 people
29.3%
2
China
3,941 people
21.4%
3
Australia
3,742 people
20.4%
4
Ireland
1,346 people
7.3%
5
Scotland
1,339 people
7.3%

Transport

24.9 km
to Sydney CBD
31 min
drive to CBD
63 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (3)

Independent (2)

Brigidine College St Ives

Details
85.6 score Year 7-12 Girls

Masada College

Details
77.0 score K-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

St Ives High School

Details
72.8 score Year 6-12 Co-ed

ST IVES Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About ST IVES

St Ives is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 24.9km from CBD, about 63 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 18,384 with a density of 1289 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,255,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,100,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school St Ives High School has 138 Distinguished Achievers; independent school Brigidine College St Ives has 228.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1692 per 100,000, 0.25x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 29.26%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (21.44%) and Australian (20.36%), significant Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), St Ives has a house median of $3,255,000 and unit median of $1,100,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), St Ives has a crime rate of 1692 per 100,000, which is 0.25x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: St Ives High School, 2024 HSC results: 138 Distinguished Achievers, 5 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 72.8. Independent schools: Brigidine College St Ives, 2024 HSC results: 228 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 4 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 85.6.

According to ABS 2021 Census, St Ives has a population of 18,384, with Chinese comprising 21.40%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: English (29.26%), Chinese (21.44%), Aust (20.36%), Irish (7.32%), Scottish (7.28%).

St Ives is approximately 24.9km from Sydney CBD, about 31 minutes by car or 63 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.