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VIC · Nillumbik Council

St Andrews, 3761

Population

1,186

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.0%

Median age

46

Median income

$2,216/wk

Employment rate

58.9%

Languages at home

3.7%non-English

Most common: French, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

48.6/100
Average

Top 40% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What St Andrews is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

St Andrews is a hillside smaller community in Nillumbik Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

St Andrews snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$640/wk

Population (Census)

1,186

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#42

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

59th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

34th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

74th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
48.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 40% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2353rd in Australia
State rank
499th in VIC
Peer rank
#42 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#132 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$640

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Population growth

0.0% annual · -2.0% over 5 years · 34th percentile in VIC

Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,186
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,216
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
43 of 445
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
58.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
398 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
19
Against the person
6
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
64.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 198 residents
State safety percentile
58.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-44.1%

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault2
  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order2
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,065
Median ICSEA percentile
74th
School list
  • St Andrews Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 40 students · Top SEA quarter 28%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
2/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Sports field
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(1)
  • Lakeview Road ReserveNature Reserve

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lakeview Road ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Hospital (16.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
7
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

34 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding, water tank and associated earthworks
    409 BUTTERMANS TRACK ST ANDREWS 3761NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    1722 HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement dwelling) and outbuilding (shed)
    95 OLIVES LANE ST ANDREWS 3761Lapsed

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    18 ST ANDREWS STREET ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a horse arena
    103 LAKE VIEW ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing hayshed
    45 Mullers RoadNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    60 RIFLE RANGE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Dwelling, Fire Bunker and Pool, native vegatation removal
    45 CORREA ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Withdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    410 HILDEBRAND ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)
    101 CALEDONIA STREET ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    375 BUTTERMANS TRACK ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by the RA
2020· 23 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and decommission existing temporary accommodation (dwelling) to an outbuilding (shed)
    255 JACKSONS ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, associated earthworks and the removal of native vegetation
    45 RIFLE RANGE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling, to construct a deck, and earthworks
    50 WILD DOG CREEK ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to extend the existing dwelling (deck & verandah)
    155 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing garage and carport
    155 SCHOOL ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    60 Rifle Range RoadWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Amendment to Permit - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and removal of vegetation
    345 Ninks RoadWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a horse arena and associated earthworks
    275 NINKS ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport and retaining wall
    115 Mittons Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    10 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuildings (sheds, studio and stables), dam, ménage and use of land for agriculture (horse husbandry)
    155 RIFLE RANGE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    1 Tarra PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    50 Wild Dog Creek RoadLapsed
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, shed, driveway and associated works
    33 TARRA PLACE ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks
    103 Lake View RoadWithdrawn

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of the land for retail premises (shop)
    87 Burns StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a crossover
    59 St Andrews StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, buildings and works to construct a shed and water tank with associated earthworks and native vegetation removal
    545 Bald Spur RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    35 Jacksons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    2266 Heidelberg-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development for a dwelling and buildings and works to construct a fire bunker
    45 Correa RoadWithdrawn

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works to replace an outbuilding
    22 St Andrews StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1640 Heidelberg-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.0 km away).

Coalition 41.5%Labor 58.5%

3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.0 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • St Andrews (McEwen)Labor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
  • Arthurs CreekLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
  • Panton HillLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
  • HurstbridgeLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)9.9 km away
  • Laurimar EastLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)13.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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