New South Wales location profile
St Ives NSW 2075
Leafy and affluent, St Ives is a family‑oriented suburb on Sydney’s Upper North Shore known for large homes, quality schools and easy access to bushland. It offers a quiet, safe atmosphere with village-style shopping and strong community facilities.
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Why families consider St Ives
Predominantly established families and professionals in freestanding houses on generous blocks, with high household incomes and strong school focus. Culturally diverse, including notable Jewish and East Asian communities; lifestyle is relaxed, suburban and nature‑adjacent.
Amenities & services
- St Ives Shopping Village (retail, supermarkets, dining)
- St Ives Chase neighbourhood shops
- Local GPs, dental and allied health clinics
- St Ives Medical & Cosmetic Centre
- Nearby hospitals: Sydney Adventist Hospital (Wahroonga), Royal North Shore Hospital (St Leonards)
- Cafes and restaurants in and around the Village and along Mona Vale Road
- St Ives Library, Memorial Ave (Ku‑ring‑gai Libraries)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station in suburb; nearest: Gordon, Pymble and Turramurra (T1 North Shore Line)
- Bus routes to City, Macquarie University, Chatswood, Gordon and Mona Vale via Mona Vale Rd (services incl. 194/194X, 196, 197 and local feeders)
- Major roads: Mona Vale Road (A3), Ryde Road (A3), Pacific Highway (A1; nearby), Comenarra Parkway, access to M2 Motorway
Lifestyle & recreation
- St Ives Showground (events, markets, equestrian, MTB trails access)
- St Ives Village Green (ovals, courts, skate park)
- Acron Oval and sports fields
- Local tennis clubs and golf options nearby (Pymble, Terrey Hills)
- Community centres and weekend markets; cinemas and larger entertainment in Chatswood/Hornsby
- Garigal National Park
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (nearby)
- Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve
- St Ives Showground bush trails
- Acron Oval Reserve
- Barra Brui Park
- Warrimoo Oval/Reserve
- St Ives Village Green
Education context
Multiple long day care centres, preschools and early learning services across the suburb; infant places can be competitive, with better availability for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Macquarie University (Macquarie Park) via direct bus (e.g., 197) or short drive
- University of Sydney (Camperdown) via bus/train interchange
- UTS Sydney (Ultimo) via Gordon/T1 to CBD
- UNSW Sydney (Kensington) via CBD buses or train/bus connection