Cottles Bridge vs St Andrews
The verdict
Cottles Bridge rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Cottles Bridge is closer to the coast (35.8 km vs 41.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Andrews rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Cottles Bridge).
Scores
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 26 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 73 | 63 |
| Liveability | 19 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 609 | 1,186 |
| Median age | 52 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $2,216 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.6% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 79.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cottles Bridge Stable · St Andrews Stable
Property
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 493 | 84 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 164 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,149 | 1,265 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cottles Bridge · St Andrews
Transport
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 127 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 10.5 km |
Liveability
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.8 km | 41.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.4 km | 38.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.2 km | 24.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cottles Bridge | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 609 | 1,186 |
| Estimated 2025 | 610 | 1,188 |
| Projected 2041 | 663 | 1,292 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cottles Bridge or St Andrews?
St Andrews has the higher residential safety score (Cottles Bridge 63/100 vs St Andrews 100/100).
Which has better schools, Cottles Bridge or St Andrews?
Cottles Bridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Cottles Bridge 1111 vs St Andrews 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cottles Bridge or St Andrews?
Cottles Bridge has the higher transport score (Cottles Bridge 35/100 vs St Andrews 0/100).
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