Sandalwood SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sandalwood, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sandalwood SA is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandalwood is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Sandalwood is $120 per week ($520 per month). Sandalwood has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandalwood has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 2 recorded offences in Sandalwood in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Sandalwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sandalwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sandalwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (31) Female 51.6% (33)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
62 people · 719.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Sandalwood Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sandalwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
36.4% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
63.6% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sandalwood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sandalwood Religion

No Religion
40.3%
Not stated
17.7%
Catholic
12.9%
Othr Christian
6.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.5%
Anglican
6.5%
Lutheran
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandalwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sandalwood Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sandalwood Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 16 people
Employed part-time
41.7% 15 people
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Not in labour force
13.9% 5 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sandalwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
84.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sandalwood Occupation

Managers
52.6%
Clerical & Administrative
15.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
15.8%
Labourers
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sandalwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Health
15.0%
Education
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sandalwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandalwood Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandalwood Marital Status

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Married
37.9% 22
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Divorced
17.2% 10
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Widowed
5.2% 3
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Never married
39.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandalwood Ancestry

Australian
38.0%
English
31.0%
German
12.7%
Dutch
11.3%
Irish
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandalwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Primary — Government
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sandalwood Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 3
No need for assistance
97.4% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sandalwood Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.7% 18
Not a volunteer
63.3% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandalwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sandalwood Car Ownership

2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sandalwood Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
75.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sandalwood Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
13.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandalwood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
103
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandalwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$800-$999/wk
20.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandalwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
29.8%
Couple — no children under 15
27.7%
Couple — no children
23.4%
One parent — children under 15
19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandalwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 6
Did not provide
86.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandalwood Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sandalwood When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sandalwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
24.0%
15–29 hours
22.0%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sandalwood Household Size

1 person
45.8%
2 persons
16.7%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandalwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandalwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Sandalwood Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Sandalwood

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $942/wk
Rent share 11.3%

Sandalwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Sandalwood

What is the population of Sandalwood SA?

The population of Sandalwood SA is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Sandalwood?

The median personal income in Sandalwood SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Sandalwood?

Median rent in Sandalwood SA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Sandalwood?

The median age in Sandalwood SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandalwood a good suburb to live in?

Sandalwood is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 62.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41300. All dollar figures in AUD.