Overall score
Cape Schanck
51.0/100
St Andrews Beach
51.3/100
Cape Schanck vs St Andrews Beach, VIC Suburb Comparison
Cape Schanck for retirees and families; St Andrews Beach for investment and schools.
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
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Schanck
34
St Andrews Beach
15
Population
Cape Schanck
569
St Andrews Beach
974
Metric leadCape Schanck 3St Andrews Beach 43 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 retireesCape Schanck
- Best for familiesCape Schanck
- Best for investmentSt Andrews Beach
- Best for best valueCape Schanck
- 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 | Cape Schanck | St Andrews Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.6 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 58 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| 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, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas St Andrews Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, 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.
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.