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Sandgate NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sandgate, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Sandgate NSW is 276 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandgate is $541 per week ($28,132 per year). Median rent in Sandgate is $288 per week ($1,248 per month). Sandgate has a median age of 69 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandgate has a population density of 119.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Sandgate is England. The most common religion is Not stated (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandgate is $1,684.
There were 37 recorded offences in Sandgate in 2025-26, a rate of 134 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).
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Sandgate Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sandgate Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Sandgate Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Sandgate Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Sandgate Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Sandgate Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Sandgate Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Sandgate Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Sandgate Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Sandgate Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Sandgate Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Sandgate Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Sandgate Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Sandgate Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Sandgate School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Sandgate Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Sandgate Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Sandgate Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Sandgate How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Sandgate Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Sandgate Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Sandgate Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Sandgate Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Sandgate Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Sandgate Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Sandgate Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Sandgate Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Sandgate Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Sandgate Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Sandgate When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Sandgate Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Sandgate Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Sandgate Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Sandgate Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Sandgate Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 37 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Sandgate Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandgate
What is the population of Sandgate NSW?
The population of Sandgate NSW is 276 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 119.5 people per km².Sandgate is ranked #6,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Sandgate?
The median personal income in Sandgate NSW is $541 per week, or $28,132 per year.The median household income is $687 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.Sandgate is ranked #7,822 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Sandgate?
Median rent in Sandgate NSW is $288 per week ($1,248 per month).Rent represents 41.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.Sandgate ranks #5,274 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Sandgate?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandgate NSW is $1,684. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Sandgate?
The median age in Sandgate NSW is 69 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Sandgate a good suburb to live in?
Sandgate is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 276.The median income is $541/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (41.9% 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: 13489. All dollar figures in AUD.