Overall score
Blairgowrie
48.1/100
St Andrews Beach
34.5/100
Blairgowrie vs St Andrews Beach, VIC suburb comparison
Blairgowrie for beach lifestyle and value; St Andrews Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlairgowrieSt Andrews Beach
Crime rate
Blairgowrie
40.1 / 1k
St Andrews Beach
10.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairgowrie
55
St Andrews Beach
14
Population
Blairgowrie
2,786
St Andrews Beach
974
Metric leadBlairgowrie 5St Andrews Beach 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSt Andrews Beach
- Best for familiesSt Andrews Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBlairgowrie
- Best for best valueBlairgowrie
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 | 48.1/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.0/100 | 19.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.1 / 1k | 10.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 7 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 58 |
| 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 and walkability, whereas St Andrews Beach is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
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.