Overall score
Claymore
35.1/100
St Andrews
52.7/100
Claymore vs St Andrews, NSW suburb comparison
Claymore for schools; St Andrews for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClaymoreSt Andrews
Crime rate
Claymore
86.4 / 1k
St Andrews
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claymore
41
St Andrews
45
Population
Claymore
2,579
St Andrews
5,785
Metric leadClaymore 2St Andrews 9across 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 retireesSt Andrews
- Best for familiesSt Andrews
- Best for investmentSt Andrews
- Best for best valueSt Andrews
- Best for best schoolsClaymore
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 | Claymore | St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.7/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.4 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 48 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 5 |
| Population | 2,579 | 5,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Claymore is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while St Andrews is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Claymore is stronger for parks and reserves and walkability; St Andrews answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Andrews, while Claymore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.