Fingal vs St Andrews Beach
The verdict
St Andrews Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.89M in Fingal. St Andrews Beach rates higher for transport (26 vs 0). St Andrews Beach is closer to the coast (500 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fingal rates higher (47 vs 34/100 in St Andrews Beach).
Scores
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 34 |
| Transport | 0 | 26 |
| Education | 54 | 57 |
| Liveability | 23 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 637 | 974 |
| Median age | 56 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,928 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Fingal Moderate Growth · St Andrews Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.89M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.3% | 122.6% |
| 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
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 785 | 924 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 314 | 205 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 157 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,181 | 1,951 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fingal · St Andrews Beach
Transport
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 215 | 217 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 29.8 km | 31.9 km |
Liveability
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 500 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.7 km | 68.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fingal | St Andrews Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 637 | 974 |
| Estimated 2025 | 655 | 1,002 |
| Projected 2041 | 728 | 1,113 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fingal or St Andrews Beach?
Fingal has the higher residential safety score (Fingal 47/100 vs St Andrews Beach 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Fingal or St Andrews Beach?
St Andrews Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.89M.
Which has better public transport, Fingal or St Andrews Beach?
St Andrews Beach has the higher transport score (Fingal 0/100 vs St Andrews Beach 26/100).
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