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VIC · Nillumbik Council

St Andrews, 3761

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

93% humidity · 29.1 km/h wind · 11° / 8.5° today · 7.8 mm rain

Desirability score

49.6/100

1771st in Australia

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

St Andrews (Vic.) is a small locality in the Nillumbik area, home to around 1,186 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 19 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-44%), roughly 16.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,186
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,216
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
43 of 445
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
58.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
21 / 0 / 0

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
19
Against the person
6
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
16
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 198 residents
State safety percentile
9.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-44.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault2
  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order2
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,065
  • St Andrews Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

34 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding, water tank and associated earthworks
    409 BUTTERMANS TRACK ST ANDREWS 3761NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    1722 HEIDELBERG-KINGLAKE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement dwelling) and outbuilding (shed)
    95 OLIVES LANE ST ANDREWS 3761Lapsed

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    18 ST ANDREWS STREET ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a horse arena
    103 LAKE VIEW ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing hayshed
    45 Mullers RoadNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    60 RIFLE RANGE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Dwelling, Fire Bunker and Pool, native vegatation removal
    45 CORREA ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Withdrawn

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    410 HILDEBRAND ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)
    101 CALEDONIA STREET ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    375 BUTTERMANS TRACK ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by the RA
2020· 23 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and decommission existing temporary accommodation (dwelling) to an outbuilding (shed)
    255 JACKSONS ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, associated earthworks and the removal of native vegetation
    45 RIFLE RANGE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling, to construct a deck, and earthworks
    50 WILD DOG CREEK ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to extend the existing dwelling (deck & verandah)
    155 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing garage and carport
    155 SCHOOL ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwelling
    60 Rifle Range RoadWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Amendment to Permit - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and removal of vegetation
    345 Ninks RoadWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a horse arena and associated earthworks
    275 NINKS ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport and retaining wall
    115 Mittons Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    10 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuildings (sheds, studio and stables), dam, ménage and use of land for agriculture (horse husbandry)
    155 RIFLE RANGE ROAD ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    1 Tarra PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    50 Wild Dog Creek RoadLapsed
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, shed, driveway and associated works
    33 TARRA PLACE ST ANDREWS 3761Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks
    103 Lake View RoadWithdrawn

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of the land for retail premises (shop)
    87 Burns StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a crossover
    59 St Andrews StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, buildings and works to construct a shed and water tank with associated earthworks and native vegetation removal
    545 Bald Spur RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    35 Jacksons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    2266 Heidelberg-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development for a dwelling and buildings and works to construct a fire bunker
    45 Correa RoadWithdrawn

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works to replace an outbuilding
    22 St Andrews StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1640 Heidelberg-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • School Bus StopBus 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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lakeview Road ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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)
11
Parks (OSM)
0

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
49.6/100
National rank
1771st in Australia
State rank
394th in VIC
Peer rank
#26 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#90 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assaultcrime2
  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime2
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime2
  • Lakeview Road Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (shed)planning101 CALEDONIA STREET ST ANDREWS 3761Lodged 18 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to Permit - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and removal of vegetationplanning345 Ninks RoadLodged 01 Oct 2020 · Withdrawn
  • Building and works to extend the existing dwelling (deck & verandah)planning155 School RoadLodged 03 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing dwellingplanning60 Rifle Range RoadLodged 13 Nov 2020 · Withdrawn

Data sources & freshness

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