Overall score
Blairgowrie
54.7/100
St Andrews Beach
51.3/100
Blairgowrie vs St Andrews Beach, VIC Suburb Comparison
Blairgowrie for retirees and families; St Andrews Beach for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlairgowrieSt Andrews Beach
Crime rate
Blairgowrie
34.5 / 1k
St Andrews Beach
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairgowrie
77
St Andrews Beach
15
Population
Blairgowrie
2,786
St Andrews Beach
974
Metric leadBlairgowrie 6St Andrews Beach 23 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlairgowrie
- Best for familiesBlairgowrie
- Best for beach lifestyleBlairgowrie
- Best for investmentBlairgowrie
- Best for best valueSt Andrews Beach
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 | Blairgowrie | St Andrews Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.5 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 7 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 58 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,786 | 974 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Blairgowrie is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while St Andrews Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Blairgowrie pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas St Andrews Beach is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers may find Blairgowrie the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Andrews Beach.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.