Overall score
Arthurs Creek
39.8/100
St Andrews
48.6/100
Arthurs Creek vs St Andrews, VIC suburb comparison
St Andrews for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arthurs CreekSt Andrews
Crime rate
Arthurs Creek
83.3 / 1k
St Andrews
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arthurs Creek
0
St Andrews
3
Population
Arthurs Creek
478
St Andrews
1,186
Metric leadArthurs Creek 2St Andrews 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSt Andrews
- Best for investmentSt Andrews
- Best for best valueSt Andrews
- Best for best schoolsSt Andrews
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arthurs Creek | St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.3 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 34 |
| Population | 478 | 1,186 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Arthurs Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while St Andrews is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. St Andrews sits among greener hillside streets, while Arthurs Creek keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Arthurs Creek tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while St Andrews stands out for housing affordability and walkability.
Retirees may find Arthurs Creek the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer St Andrews.