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North Wahroonga vs St Ives Chase

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 3.3 km apart, on the same open data. North Wahroonga scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

North WahroongaSt Ives Chase
Active5456
Safety9995
Wealth8993
Value58
Parks3014
Cafés1313
Transit57
Green space8563
Active & healthy6168
Schools nearby (OSM)44
Median rent$950/wk $950/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,400,000$3,000,000
House sales this quarter4345
Population2,1003,283
Full profile North Wahroonga in full St Ives Chase in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is North Wahroonga safer than St Ives Chase?

North Wahroonga scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?

North Wahroonga has the lower median house price of the two ($2,400,000 vs $3,000,000).

Should I live in North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?

North Wahroonga scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →