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St Ives Analytics

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The Lifestyle Powerhouse

To truly understand St Ives, you must have witnessed its transformation over two decades into the premier lifestyle destination for relocating families and professionals. As an elite St Ives Buyers Agent, we recognise that this market is defined by its expansive landholdings and proximity to some of Sydney’s most prestigious schools. These are high-stakes negotiations where surgical precision is the only way to win.

 

The St Ives property landscape is one where pedigree and strategic depth matter. We operate with institutional rigour, leveraging our “insider-outsider” advantage to navigate the tactics of local selling agents. As your Upper North Shore Buyers Agent, we apply forensic due diligence to every appraisal, ensuring you secure an exceptional asset rather than just a transaction. We provide the measured advice that discerning buyers require—the kind of transparency that places your long-term capital safety above all else.

Bespoke Advisory. Analytical Rigour. Total Trust.

St Ives: The Family Lifestyle Destination

St Ives is one of the largest and most popular family suburbs on the Upper North Shore. Known for offering slightly better value for land size compared to suburbs directly on the train line, it attracts families drawn to its excellent schools, leafy environment, and strong community feel. It is anchored by a substantial shopping village and surrounded by Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden and Garigal National Park.

Market Insights (Latest Data)

Houses

Median Price: $2,850,000
12-mo Growth: +5.2%
Number Sold (12m): 220
Median Days on Market: 34 days

Units

Median Price: $1,080,000
12-mo Growth: +2.9%
Number Sold (12m): 150
Median Days on Market: 38 days

*Data is approximate and subject to revision.

Key Demographics

  • Population: Approx. 17,500
  • Predominant Household: Families with school-age children
  • Ownership: High rate of owner-occupiers (approx. 80%)

Lifestyle & Amenities

St Ives offers a complete family lifestyle. The St Ives Shopping Village is a major drawcard, providing extensive retail and dining options. The suburb is a schooling hotspot, hosting highly regarded public schools (including St Ives High) and private institutions like Sydney Grammar (St Ives Preparatory) and Brigidine College. Commuting to the city is typically via express bus services or a short drive to Gordon station.

Sarah Kaye & Co. View

"St Ives is a powerhouse family market. It offers a brilliant compromise for buyers who want a substantial family home and garden but are priced out of the immediate train-line suburbs like Pymble or Killara. The schooling options here are a massive drawcard, keeping demand consistently high. The market is very active, with a high volume of family homes trading hands."

Client Experiences

A testament to our commitment to excellence.

Recent Acquisitions

a curated portfolio of exceptional homes secured for private clients

Trusted and Respected

endorsed by selling agents

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Sarah Kaye & Co, and we can confidently say they are at the top of their field. As local real estate agents, we encounter buyer agents of all calibres, and Sarah Kaye & Co stands out for their exceptional professionalism, market knowledge, and dedication to their clients.

Their ability to understand their clients’ needs and negotiate on their behalf is truly impressive.

Laing + Simmons Real Estate Avalon August 2025

The Directors' Pedigree

Unrivalled Capability.

Executive Leadership

  • 30+ Years Experience in the Property & Real Estate Sectors.
  • 20+ Years Leading Top-Tier Advisory Businesses.
  • Past Chair: Australian Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
  • International Experience in high-value property purchasing.
  • Former Selling Agent: Decades of prior real estate sales experience.

Academic & Technical

  • Master of Economics: Market forecasting & asset valuation.
  • Master of Engineering: Structural & technical due diligence.
  • Honours Degree: Property, Town Planning, Valuation & Surveying.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP): Complex project delivery.
  • Land Law & Planning: Deep regulatory expertise.

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