Minto vs St Andrews
The verdict
St Andrews is more affordable, with a median house price of $983K versus $1.06M in Minto. Minto rates higher for transport (90 vs 72). Minto is closer to the coast (25.0 km vs 26.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Andrews rates higher (100 vs 52/100 in Minto).
Scores
| Minto | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 63 |
| Transport | 90 | 72 |
| Education | 58 | 48 |
| Liveability | 65 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Minto | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,940 | 5,785 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,646 | $1,837 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.4% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Minto Stable · St Andrews Stable
Property
| Minto | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $983K |
| Median unit price | $732K | $765K |
| House price YoY | 24.2% | 10.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Minto | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 158 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 294 | 104 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 674 | 277 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,571 | 2,074 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Minto | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 995 |
See the full school list on each profile: Minto · St Andrews
Transport
| Minto | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 72 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Minto | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.0 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) | 6.6 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Minto | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,940 | 5,785 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,252 | 5,914 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,317 | 5,942 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Minto or St Andrews?
St Andrews has the higher residential safety score (Minto 52/100 vs St Andrews 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Minto or St Andrews?
St Andrews is more affordable, with a median house price of $983K versus $1.06M.
Which has better schools, Minto or St Andrews?
Minto has a higher average school ICSEA (Minto 1016 vs St Andrews 995; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Minto or St Andrews?
Minto has the higher transport score (Minto 90/100 vs St Andrews 72/100).
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