Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kearns vs St Andrews.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kearns edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearns (997) sits above St Andrews (994).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Kearns edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 994).

Common questionsKearns vs St Andrews

Common questions

Does Kearns or St Andrews have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearns scores 997 vs 994 in St Andrews. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kearns
Metric
St Andrews

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
2,693
Population
5,785
36
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
997
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).