St Andrews
A compact 2.08 sq km suburb, St Andrews houses 5,785 people at a density of 2,778.3 residents per sq km, yet 95.0% of dwellings are separate houses. That combination gives it a more family-oriented physical profile than apartment-led centres nearby, while 32.9% of residents were born overseas, 11.3 percentage points above the national figure. Household income sits at the 66.5th percentile, but the median age is 36, four years below the national comparison, as the area also moves into an aging trajectory. Compared with nearby Minto and Raby, its clearest signature is the concentration of detached homes, established households and mortgage exposure, with 46.5% paying a mortgage.
Population
5,785
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,837/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
29
St Andrews suits buyers prioritising a conventional house-and-yard format: 95.0% of homes are separate houses, while 55.7% have 3 bedrooms and 39.3% have 4 or more. This is a stronger detached-house signal than the 1.1% apartment share, so the suburb is better aligned with families, upgraders and buyers seeking space than with apartment-focused demand. The mortgage figure is $2,000 per month, with repayments equal to 25.1% of household income and no mortgage-stress flag recorded. Weekly rent is $400, providing a useful holding-cost comparison, although a median sale price is needed before setting a reliable purchase budget. Compared with nearby Minto, buyers should inspect the exact street, land component and dwelling condition carefully because the 95.0% separate-house market places more weight on property maintenance.
For Buyers
St Andrews suits buyers prioritising a conventional house-and-yard format: 95.0% of homes are separate houses, while 55.7% have 3 bedrooms and 39.3% have 4 or more. This is a stronger detached-house signal than the 1.1% apartment share, so the suburb is better aligned with families, upgraders and buyers seeking space than with apartment-focused demand. The mortgage figure is $2,000 per month, with repayments equal to 25.1% of household income and no mortgage-stress flag recorded. Weekly rent is $400, providing a useful holding-cost comparison, although a median sale price is needed before setting a reliable purchase budget. Compared with nearby Minto, buyers should inspect the exact street, land component and dwelling condition carefully because the 95.0% separate-house market places more weight on property maintenance.
For Investors
For investors, St Andrews presents an established, detached-house rental market rather than a high-density apartment play. Renting accounts for 23.7% of occupied dwellings, below the ownership shares of 29.2% outright ownership and 46.5% mortgages. Vacancy is 2.3%, while weekly rent is $400, so tenant demand should be assessed alongside the limited apartment supply of 1.1%. The 14.9% turnover rate and 85.1% staying rate point to relatively settled households, which can support longer tenancies but may reduce frequent reletting opportunities. Development activity reached 28 applications in 12 months, including secondary dwellings, so approval details and local competition deserve attention. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may broaden renter demand compared with a purely ageing catchment, but no gross yield should be inferred without a sale-price figure.
Development Activity
Total DAs
133
Last 12 Months
29
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+38.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in St Andrews
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
St Andrews has a median age of 36, four years below the national figure, and an average household size of 3.0, 0.5 above the national comparison. Families are prominent: couples with children account for 48.3% of families, while one-parent families represent 21.0%. Overseas-born residents make up 32.9%, 11.3 percentage points higher than nationally, with Arabic the largest listed non-English language at 225 speakers, followed by Hindi at 63 and Samoan at 46. English ancestry is recorded for 1,379 people, alongside Scottish at 368 and Irish at 365. The senior share has risen 4.6 percentage points and the working share has fallen 2.3 points, consistent with an aging trajectory. Compared with nearby Minto and Raby, St Andrews combines a younger-than-national median age with an established household pattern, so services need to work for both families and older residents.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.0%
Houses
3.8%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
St Andrews is overwhelmingly a detached, mortgage-led housing market. Separate houses account for 95.0% of dwellings, compared with 3.8% semi-detached homes and 1.1% apartments. Tenure is concentrated among mortgage holders at 46.5%, while 29.2% own outright and 23.7% rent, making mortgage households the largest group. The bedroom mix reinforces that pattern: 55.7% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 39.3% have 4 or more, versus only 4.1% with 2 bedrooms and 0.8% with 0 or 1. Monthly mortgage costs of $2,000 absorb 25.1% of household income, with no mortgage-stress flag recorded, while $400 weekly rent provides a separate affordability reference. Compared with nearby Minto, the 95.0% separate-house share suggests less emphasis on compact formats and more sensitivity to land, maintenance and family demand. Affordability has worsened, moving from 49.4 in 2011 to 52.0 in 2021.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $400.
$623
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $650 · units $500
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$743
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.3%
Unoccupied
44
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.3%
Couples with children
28.8%
Couples, no children
21.0%
Single parent
1,590
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment with 286 workers, or 19.3% of the industry base, followed by Education at 160 and 10.8%, Construction at 147 and 9.9%, Manufacturing at 133 and 9.0%, and Retail at 115 and 7.8%. The occupation mix is similarly practical: Clerical/Admin counts 386, Trades 372, Professionals 370, Machinery/Drivers 313 and Community/Personal 288. Unemployment is 5.1% across a 57.6% participation rate, with 1,368 full-time and 714 part-time workers. Household income sits at the 66.5th percentile, above the midpoint, yet SEIFA shows uneven conditions: IEO and IER are both decile 4, while IRSD is decile 2 and IRSAD decile 3. That lower disadvantage profile compared with education and occupation measures suggests affordability and access pressures can persist even where employment is established.
Unemployment
5.1%
Labour Force
2,627
Unemployed
135
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.9%
Part-time
28.7%
Participation
57.6%
Employed
2,492
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.3%
Postgraduate
7.5%
Born Overseas
32.9%
Dwellings
1,835
Transport to Work
Daily life in St Andrews is car-oriented: 61.3% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.4% using public transport and 0.7% walking or cycling. A further 31.1% work from home, so commute patterns may be more flexible than in a fully office-based suburb. Local education access includes 1 government primary school, St Andrews Public School; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because school boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries. IRSAD is decile 3 and IRSD decile 2, below the IEO and IER decile 4 scores, pointing to more disadvantage than education or occupation measures alone suggest. The 6.8% need-assistance rate, representing 371 people, reinforces the need for practical access to services. Compared with transit-led suburbs, St Andrews requires greater reliance on private vehicles, while current local safety checks remain important because a suburb-level crime rate is not available.
Drive
61.3%
Public Transport
2.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
31.1%
Population Forecast
+0.78%/yr
(+171 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth across the wider area is positive but moderate, running at 0.78% annually, which is higher than zero but slower than a rapid-expansion profile. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the trajectory is classified as Aging. Population change across the wider area is 21.4% over 10 years, and rent growth has reached 37.0%, indicating that housing costs are moving faster than the established 0.78% growth pace. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 27, while the shift measure records a score of 32. St Andrews also recovered from a COVID dip of 2.2%, with recovery measured at 2.1%. The combination points to gradual renewal rather than a wholesale reset: migration adds demand, but the 4.6-point rise in the senior share and 2.3-point fall in the working share support the aging label.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+266
Net Internal / yr
-279
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +21% since 2011, Net internal outflow -279/yr, Strong overseas inflow +266/yr, COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How St Andrews compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Andrews a good suburb to live in?
St Andrews can suit households seeking detached homes, space and established family surroundings. About 95.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 48.3% of families are couples with children, and 31.1% work from home. Compared with transit-led areas, daily life is more car-dependent because 61.3% drive to work.
What is the median house price in St Andrews?
A current median house price should be checked against recent sales before budgeting, because no sale median is provided here. St Andrews has a 95.0% separate-house share, a $2,000 monthly mortgage figure and $400 weekly rent. Those figures help compare holding costs, but they do not replace a current purchase-price measure.
What schools are in St Andrews?
St Andrews Public School is the local government primary school identified in the suburb. Families should compare the exact address with the current enrolment zone and confirm capacity directly, since school boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries. The suburb has 5,785 residents, so enrolment planning is important for households with children.
Is St Andrews safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety should be assessed through current police information, council updates and an inspection of the exact street. St Andrews has 5,785 residents and an IRSAD decile of 3, but neither figure is a safety rating. Compare recent local conditions with neighbouring areas before making a decision.
Is St Andrews good for property investment?
St Andrews may suit investors seeking detached-house exposure, with 23.7% of dwellings rented, a 2.3% vacancy rate and $400 weekly rent. Development activity reached 28 applications in 12 months, including secondary dwellings. Compared with apartment-focused markets, the 95.0% separate-house mix can support family rental demand, but a sale price is needed to calculate yield.
How is St Andrews's population changing?
Growth across the wider area runs at 0.78% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 21.4% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging. The senior share has risen 4.6 percentage points and the working share has fallen 2.3 points, indicating gradual growth alongside an older household profile.
What development is happening in St Andrews?
There were 28 development applications in the past 12 months. Recent examples include secondary dwellings, new structures, alterations and residential accommodation, using both Complying Development Certificate and Development Application pathways. Compared with a static established suburb, this points to ongoing incremental change, but each approval should be checked for its final scope and timing.
What languages are spoken in St Andrews?
Arabic is the largest listed non-English language, with 225 speakers, followed by Hindi with 63, Samoan with 46, Bengali with 44 and Urdu with 38. Overseas-born residents account for 32.9% of the population, which is 11.3 percentage points above the national comparison. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are also recorded.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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