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St Andrews, VIC 3761
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,490,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$660,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.1%
1yr Growth
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St Andrews market and investor summary
In St Andrews, VIC 3761, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.1%. At 4.0% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 4.0% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 74 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in St Andrews: people, income and schools
St Andrews is home to around 1,186 people, a count that has slipped about 2% over five years. The median age is 46, skewed a little older, and 93% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $115,000 a year, or roughly $2,220 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 22% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 36 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 20 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 1,186
- -2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $115,000/yr
- Households renting
- 7%
- Family households
- 51%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 1068
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 36 km
- Walk score
- 20/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in St Andrews
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What should I check before investing in St Andrews?
St Andrews has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in St Andrews?
The median property price in St Andrews, VIC 3761 is $660K for units.
What rental yield does St Andrews show?
The gross rental yield in St Andrews is 2.1% for houses and 3.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in St Andrews?
The current vacancy rate in St Andrews is 4.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in St Andrews?
St Andrews has a population of approximately 1,186 residents, with a median age of 46.
What schools are near St Andrews?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of St Andrews. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is St Andrews's population growing?
The population of St Andrews has fallen about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is St Andrews from the CBD?
St Andrews is about 36 km from the CBD.
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