Bow Bowing vs St Andrews
The verdict
Bow Bowing is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $929K in St Andrews. Bow Bowing rates higher for education (55 vs 48). Bow Bowing has a shorter estimated CBD commute (124 vs 128 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Andrews rates higher (100 vs 88/100 in Bow Bowing).
Scores
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 63 |
| Transport | 76 | 72 |
| Education | 55 | 48 |
| Liveability | 68 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,606 | 5,785 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,108 | $1,837 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 59.5% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Bow Bowing Stable · St Andrews Stable
Property
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $905K | $929K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $685K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 104 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 436 | 277 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,927 | 2,299 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bow Bowing · St Andrews
Transport
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 124 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.2 km | 26.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.4 km | 38.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bow Bowing | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,606 | 5,785 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,642 | 5,914 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,649 | 5,942 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bow Bowing or St Andrews?
St Andrews has the higher residential safety score (Bow Bowing 88/100 vs St Andrews 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bow Bowing or St Andrews?
Bow Bowing is more affordable, with a median house price of $905K versus $929K.
Which has better public transport, Bow Bowing or St Andrews?
Bow Bowing has the higher transport score (Bow Bowing 76/100 vs St Andrews 72/100).
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