St Ives - a family suburb like no other

St Ives is a community that features space and tranquillity, a rare find in the greater Sydney area. The local government, Ku-ring-gai Council, states St Ives' population is at 17,372 people in an area of 17.96 square kilometres.

Originally explored by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1788 while looking for farmland, the area is now a booming commercial and recreation centre within Ku-ring-gai. With plenty of local amenities to cater to families of all sizes, it's no wonder it's a popular choice for those who work locally or commute into the city.

Local features

The suburb is an ideal destination for bushwalkers, as it's surrounded by national parkland. For those that like to walk, but prefer to take it a bit easier, there's the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden that provides plenty of walking tracks, and educational programs for the kids or parents alike.

When it comes to entertainment you are truly spoilt for choice, with a library, village green and skate park to keep the young ones occupied, while you explore the shopping village, picking up on the local cuisine.

Who lives here?

Renowned for having good schools and great access to public transport, it's easily apparent why this suburb is a top choice for all ages, whether starting a family or settling down to retire.

The people of St Ives like to keep busy, with an unemployment rate that is only around two thirds of the state average, according to 2011 census data. However, there is a good work/life balance, with a greater proportion of people working in part time employment than the national or state average.

St Ives is a more executive suburb, with 35.5 per cent of the work force being professionals, followed by 22.7 per cent being managers and 14.8 per cent working in clerical or administrative roles.

Property in St Ives

When it comes to knowing their area, the team at Gordon and St Ives Ray White are experts. With a full complement of selling agents and property managers, you can be sure that your property needs in the St Ives area are in good hands.

Director/Licensee Sima Akbarian leads the local team and has lived in the area for more than 30 years - who better to provide with the low-down on all of the local hot-spots? With the full support of her stellar sales force, Sima aims to provide a world-class property service to everyone who walks into her office, and she'd love to welcome you to the neighbourhood.