Overall score
Boneo
42.2/100
St Andrews Beach
51.3/100
Boneo vs St Andrews Beach, VIC Suburb Comparison
St Andrews Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoneoSt Andrews Beach
Crime rate
Boneo
91.2 / 1k
St Andrews Beach
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boneo
5
St Andrews Beach
15
Population
Boneo
314
St Andrews Beach
974
Metric leadBoneo 2St Andrews Beach 71 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 Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Andrews Beach
- Best for best schoolsSt 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 | Boneo | St Andrews Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.2 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 58 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 314 | 974 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Boneo is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while St Andrews Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where St Andrews Beach is shaped by the coast, Boneo offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Boneo tends to lead on overall desirability and a calmer planning outlook, while St Andrews Beach stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Boneo suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas St Andrews Beach is the stronger match for retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors.
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.