St Andrews vs Raby.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $947,500 and $981,000. St Andrews edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
St Andrews (median $947,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Raby ($981,000). Over the past year, Raby (+5.5%) ran 0.9 percentage points ahead of St Andrews (+4.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Andrews (994) sits above Raby (991).
For buyers
St Andrews is the lower entry point at $947,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: St Andrews delivers the better gross yield (3.57% vs 3.45%), but Raby has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
St Andrews edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 991).
Common questions
Is St Andrews or Raby cheaper to buy in?
St Andrews has the lower median house price at $947,500, roughly 3% below Raby ($981,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, St Andrews or Raby?
Over the past 12 months, Raby grew +5.5% vs +4.6% in St Andrews, a gap of 0.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does St Andrews or Raby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Andrews scores 994 vs 991 in Raby. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, St Andrews or Raby?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.57% in St Andrews vs 3.45% in Raby. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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