St Ives, NSW 2854
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $700/wk Median
- 15.3% Renters
St Ives Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 21.7k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $700
- To the CBD
- 16.8km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
St Ives Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
St Ives is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 21,665 residents, a smaller but steady 15.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $700 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around St Ives
St Ives Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
St Ives Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in St Ives
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in St Ives
Real questions renters ask before moving to St Ives.
Is St Ives a good suburb for renters?
Yes. St Ives has a 15.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How far is St Ives from the Sydney CBD?
St Ives is approximately 17km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 27-42 minutes.
What's the community like in St Ives?
Locals describe St Ives as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 21,665, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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