Overall score
Panton Hill
53.2/100
St Andrews
48.6/100
Panton Hill for investment and value; St Andrews for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Panton Hill
53.2/100
St Andrews
48.6/100
Crime rate
Panton Hill
82.1 / 1k
St Andrews
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Panton Hill
23
St Andrews
3
Population
Panton Hill
1,063
St Andrews
1,186
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Panton Hill | St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.1 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 34 |
| Population | 1,063 | 1,186 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Panton Hill is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and St Andrews is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Panton Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while St Andrews stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Panton Hill suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas St Andrews is the stronger match for retirees and families.