Sandon VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sandon, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sandon VIC is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandon is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Sandon is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Sandon has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandon has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (79% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandon is $1,339.

There were 3 recorded offences in Sandon in 2025-25, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (3 offences).

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Sandon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sandon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
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Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,339/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sandon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (46) Female 46.5% (40)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
89 people · 35.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,474
Family income/wk

Sandon Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sandon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.5% 31 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.5% 9 dwellings

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

Sandon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sandon Religion

No Religion
79.1%
Not stated
12.8%
Catholic
4.7%
Anglican
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.7%

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

Sandon Employment

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Employed full-time
28.2% 20 people
Employed part-time
23.9% 17 people
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Not in labour force
47.9% 34 people

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

Sandon Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree
28.6%
Certificate III/IV
28.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
14.3%
Bachelor Degree
11.9%

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

Sandon Occupation

Professionals
52.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Clerical & Administrative
23.8%

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

Sandon Field of Study

Engineering
26.9%
Health
26.9%
Education
19.2%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Architecture & Building
11.5%

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

Sandon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandon Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
13.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandon Marital Status

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Married
44.4% 36
↔️
Separated
4.9% 4
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Divorced
19.8% 16
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Never married
30.9% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandon Ancestry

English
25.9%
Australian
25.0%
Irish
15.7%
Scottish
15.7%
Dutch
4.6%
Italian
4.6%
German
2.8%
Polish
2.8%
Other
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
46.7%
Vocational Education
33.3%
Primary — Government
20.0%

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

Sandon Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.9% 12
No need for assistance
92.1% 140

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

Sandon Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.0% 18
Not a volunteer
76.0% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sandon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.2%
Did not go to work
25.8%

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

Sandon Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

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

Sandon Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.9%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
18.8%
5 bedrooms
9.4%

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

Sandon Population Mobility

6.4%
moved in the last year
38.8%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandon Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
149
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Lung condition
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sandon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
9.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandon Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.2%
Couple — children under 15
27.7%
Couple — no children under 15
10.8%
One parent — children under 15
7.7%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 11
Did not provide
84.5% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandon Children Ever Born

No children
46.2%
2 children
53.8%

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

Sandon When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
8

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

Sandon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.8%
5–14 hours
39.7%
15–29 hours
22.1%
30+ hours
14.7%
Did not do domestic work
11.8%

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

Sandon Household Size

1 person
31.4%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
73
Moved from VIC
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sandon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Weapons
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Sandon Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,224/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Sandon

≈ $5,304/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $894/wk
Rent share 27.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sandon vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandon

What is the population of Sandon VIC?

The population of Sandon VIC is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Sandon?

The median personal income in Sandon VIC is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $1,474 per week.

How much is rent in Sandon?

Median rent in Sandon VIC is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 27.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandon VIC is $1,339. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandon?

The median age in Sandon VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandon a good suburb to live in?

Sandon is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 89.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.0% 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: 22233. All dollar figures in AUD.