Overall score
Cape Schanck
41.1/100
St Andrews Beach
34.5/100
Cape Schanck vs St Andrews Beach, VIC suburb comparison
Cape Schanck for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cape SchanckSt Andrews Beach
Crime rate
Cape Schanck
12.6 / 1k
St Andrews Beach
10.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Schanck
21
St Andrews Beach
14
Population
Cape Schanck
569
St Andrews Beach
974
Metric leadCape Schanck 4St Andrews Beach 31 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for beach lifestyleCape Schanck
- Best for best valueCape Schanck
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 | Cape Schanck | St Andrews Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.1/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.3/100 | 19.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.6 / 1k | 10.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 58 |
| Population | 569 | 974 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cape Schanck is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and St Andrews Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Cape Schanck pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas St Andrews Beach is the better pick for walkability and a larger local community.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cape Schanck, while St Andrews Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.