St Andrews Beach vs Tootgarook
Tootgarook (median $915,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than St Andrews Beach ($1,355,000).
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St Andrews Beach and Tootgarook side by side
| Measure | St Andrews Beach | Tootgarook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,355,000 | $915,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 974 | 3,178 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 691 mm | 671 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.5°C | 23.7°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
Tootgarook scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. St Andrews Beach skews owner-occupied (87%), Tootgarook runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Tootgarook is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 32% 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
St Andrews Beach vs Tootgarook: common questions
Is St Andrews Beach or Tootgarook cheaper to buy in?
Tootgarook has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 32% below St Andrews Beach ($1,355,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, St Andrews Beach or Tootgarook?
Tootgarook scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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