Overall score
Monterey
47.5/100
Sandringham
45.5/100
Monterey vs Sandringham, NSW suburb comparison
Monterey for schools; Sandringham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontereySandringham
Crime rate
Monterey
59.6 / 1k
Sandringham
33.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Monterey
77
Sandringham
37
Population
Monterey
4,619
Sandringham
1,275
Metric leadMonterey 7Sandringham 4across 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 retireesSandringham
- Best for familiesSandringham
- Best for best schoolsMonterey
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 | Monterey | Sandringham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.5/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.6 / 1k | 33.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 18 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 9 |
| Population | 4,619 | 1,275 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Monterey is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Sandringham is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Monterey pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Sandringham is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sandringham, while Monterey remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.