Raby vs St Andrews
The verdict
St Andrews is more affordable, with a median house price of $983K versus $1.03M in Raby. St Andrews rates higher for transport (72 vs 62). St Andrews is closer to the coast (26.8 km vs 27.9 km).
Scores
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 63 |
| Transport | 62 | 72 |
| Education | 47 | 48 |
| Liveability | 62 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 5,785 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,907 | $1,837 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.5% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Raby Moderate Growth · St Andrews Stable
Property
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $983K |
| Median unit price | $805K | $765K |
| House price YoY | 15.6% | 10.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 50 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | 104 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 437 | 277 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,272 | 2,074 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 995 |
See the full school list on each profile: Raby · St Andrews
Transport
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.9 km | 26.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.4 km | 38.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Raby | St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,943 | 5,785 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,966 | 5,914 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,615 | 5,942 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Raby or St Andrews?
St Andrews has the higher residential safety score (Raby 98/100 vs St Andrews 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Raby or St Andrews?
St Andrews is more affordable, with a median house price of $983K versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Raby or St Andrews?
St Andrews has a higher average school ICSEA (Raby 976 vs St Andrews 995; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Raby or St Andrews?
St Andrews has the higher transport score (Raby 62/100 vs St Andrews 72/100).
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