Kearns vs St Andrews, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kearns | St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.2 / 1k | 57.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 48 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 5 |
| Population | 2,693 | 5,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKearns
- Best for familiesKearns
- Best for investmentSt Andrews
- Best for best valueSt Andrews
Comparison summary
Kearns and St Andrews (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. St Andrews (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours St Andrews (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Kearns; Crime rate favours Kearns. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kearns, Families → Kearns, Investment → St Andrews (NSW), Best value → St Andrews (NSW).