St Andrews Beach vs Tootgarook
The verdict
Tootgarook is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $1.66M in St Andrews Beach. St Andrews Beach rates higher for education (57 vs 43). Tootgarook rates higher for liveability (44 vs 21). Tootgarook has a shorter estimated CBD commute (202 vs 217 min). On the separate residential safety score, Tootgarook rates higher (40 vs 34/100 in St Andrews Beach).
Scores
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 40 |
| Transport | 26 | 33 |
| Education | 57 | 43 |
| Liveability | 21 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 974 | 3,178 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,931 | $1,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: St Andrews Beach Moderate Growth · Tootgarook Moderate Growth
Property
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.66M | $880K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 122.6% | -6.8% |
| 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
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 924 | 944 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 378 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,951 | 5,129 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: St Andrews Beach · Tootgarook
Transport
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 217 | 202 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 31.9 km | 29.2 km |
Liveability
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 500 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.4 km | 63.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 974 | 3,178 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,002 | 3,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,113 | 3,631 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Andrews Beach or Tootgarook?
Tootgarook has the higher residential safety score (St Andrews Beach 34/100 vs Tootgarook 40/100).
Which is more affordable, St Andrews Beach or Tootgarook?
Tootgarook is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $1.66M.
Which has better public transport, St Andrews Beach or Tootgarook?
Tootgarook has the higher transport score (St Andrews Beach 26/100 vs Tootgarook 33/100).
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