NSW · Campbelltown (NSW) Council
St Andrews, 2566
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
St Andrews is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Campbelltown (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 5,785
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,837
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 1,879
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 54.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 206 / 70 / 21
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $660
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 138
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 332
- Against the person
- 97
- Against property
- 129
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault140
- Fraud103
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment145
- Malicious Damage To Property172
- Transport Regulatory Offences194
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 995
- St Andrews Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
48 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mumu Reserve, Raby Rd
- St Andrews Community Centre, Stranraer Dr
- Stranraer Dr At Galashiels Av
- Stranraer Dr Opp Aberfeldy Cres
- Stromeferry Reserve, Raby Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
46 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure41 BLAIRGOWRIE CIRCUIT ST ANDREWS 2566Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies3 CARSTAIRS PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Portable offices58 DUNCANSBY CRESCENT ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure28 BANNOCKBURN AVENUE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure85 STORNOWAY AVENUE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
2025· 5 proposals
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia32 STRANRAER DRIVE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure85 STORNOWAY AVENUE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 SUNART PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
April 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure5 TROON PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Withdrawn
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure10 KINTYRE PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure14 RYAN CLOSE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 DYCE PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
August 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure7 LANARK PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
June 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2 GALASHIELS AVENUE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support27 BRECHIN ROAD ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
September 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia65 STROMEFERRY CRESCENT ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 STORNOWAY AVENUE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 STRANRAER DRIVE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 LUCE PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 LUCE PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Rejected
June 2023
- Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees66 ABERDEEN ROAD ST ANDREWS 2566Operational consent declined
May 2023
- Shed6 RANNOCH STREET ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling2 METHIL PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees14 PITLOCHRY ROAD ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing27 ABERFELDY CRESCENT ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development93 STORNOWAY AVENUE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
2022· 6 proposals
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 THURSO PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
August 2022
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land41 EDINBURGH CRESCENT ST ANDREWS 2566Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development55 STROMEFERRY CRESCENT ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 DUNCANSBY CRESCENT ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development50 DUNCANSBY CRESCENT ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
March 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing7 GRETNA PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
2021· 8 proposals
December 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces43 ELGIN AVENUE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
November 2021
- Secondary dwelling45 MIDLOTHIAN ROAD ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
- Dwelling; Change of use87 BALLANTRAE DRIVE ST ANDREWS 2566Operational consent issued
August 2021
- Demolition23 LERWICK PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling23 LERWICK PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 TROON PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
April 2021
- Shed13 DUNDEE PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
February 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 BROOM PLACE ST ANDREWS 2566Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Aberdeen Rd at Duncansby CresBus stop
- Aberdeen Rd opp Glasgow StBus stop
- Ballantrae Dr at Stranraer DrBus stop
- Ballantrae Dr before St Andrews RdBus stop
- Ballantrae Dr opp Braemar AveBus stop
- Ballantrae Dr opp Rannoch StBus stop
- Bus stop (2)
- Midlothian Rd after Lochlash StBus stop
- Midlothian Rd at Dunbar StBus stop
- Midlothian Rd at Morar PlBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ballantrae ReservePark
- Peace ParkPark
- St Andrews ParkPark
- Stromeferry ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcareMidlothian Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 50.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1831st in Australia
- State rank
- 582nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #161 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #401 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Aberdeen Rd at Duncansby Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Aberdeen Rd opp Glasgow Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Ballantrae Dr at Stranraer Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Ballantrae Dr before St Andrews Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Ballantrae Dr opp Braemar Aveamenitiesbus_stop
- Ballantrae Dr opp Rannoch Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Metro Petroleumamenitiesfuel
- Midlothian Rd after Lochlash Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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