Overall score
St Andrews
43.3/100
Woodbine
37.2/100
St Andrews for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
St Andrews
43.3/100
Woodbine
37.2/100
Crime rate
St Andrews
56.6 / 1k
Woodbine
123.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Andrews
49
Woodbine
37
Population
St Andrews
5,785
Woodbine
2,780
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 | St Andrews | Woodbine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.6 / 1k | 123.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 51 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 5 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 41.4% |
| Population | 5,785 | 2,780 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
St Andrews reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Woodbine is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. St Andrews sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Woodbine is further out with more breathing room.
St Andrews tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Woodbine stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find St Andrews the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woodbine.
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.