Capel Sound vs St Andrews Beach
Capel Sound (median $780,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than St Andrews Beach ($1,355,000).
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Capel Sound and St Andrews Beach side by side
| Measure | Capel Sound | St Andrews Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | $1,355,000 |
| Median unit | $742,000 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 15 |
| Population | 5,246 | 974 |
| Median age | 59 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 23.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capel Sound (995) sits above St Andrews Beach (990). St Andrews Beach skews owner-occupied (87%), Capel Sound runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Capel Sound is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Capel Sound edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 990). St Andrews Beach also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Capel Sound vs St Andrews Beach: common questions
Is Capel Sound or St Andrews Beach cheaper to buy in?
Capel Sound has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 42% below St Andrews Beach ($1,355,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Capel Sound or St Andrews Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capel Sound scores 995 vs 990 in St Andrews Beach. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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