St. Ives is ranked amongst the top suburbs in the City of Sydney. It is a location which offers a lifestyle and community facilities which few suburbs can equal.

Surrounded by trees, flowering shrubs and Australian native flora and fauna, St. Ives enjoys a leisurely lifestyle.

The St. Ives area is well serviced by excellent primary and secondary schools. Located within the suburb is Brigidine College, Corpus Christi, St. Ives North Primary, St. Ives Primary and St. Ives High, Sydney Grammar School and Masada College and within 10 minutes drive of Ravenswood College, Abbotsleigh, Pymble Ladies College and Knox Grammar. Also the extensive campus of Macquarie University is situated close by, providing degree courses in a range of subjects.

For the golf enthusiasts Pymble Golf Course is across the road from St. Ives Shopping Village and it is only a short 20-25 minutes drive to the beautiful Northern Beaches.