Sandstone WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sandstone WA is 109 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandstone is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Sandstone is $70 per week ($303 per month). Sandstone has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandstone has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sandstone is England. The most common religion is Not stated (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandstone is $1,517.

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Sandstone Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sandstone Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
#5896 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$70/wk
$303 per month
#8767 of 14,663
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.6 per bedroom

Sandstone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.4% (70) Female 34.6% (37)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
109 people · 32605.3 km²

Households

1.5
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Sandstone Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
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)

Sandstone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.7% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
14.3% 3 dwellings

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

Sandstone Country of Birth

Australia
85.4%
England
14.6%

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

Sandstone Religion

Not stated
39.2%
No Religion
34.3%
Catholic
14.7%
Anglican
5.9%
SB OSB NRA SB
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandstone Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Sandstone Employment

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Employed full-time
32.9% 25 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 16 people
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Unemployed
7.9% 6 people
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Not in labour force
38.2% 29 people

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

Sandstone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.2%
Bachelor Degree
47.8%

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

Sandstone Occupation

Managers
43.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
21.7%
Labourers
21.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%

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

Sandstone Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Health
22.2%
Agriculture & Environment
14.8%
Education
14.8%
Management & Commerce
14.8%

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

Sandstone Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandstone Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
17.2%
$400-$499/wk
13.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandstone Marital Status

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Married
34.0% 36
↔️
Separated
7.5% 8
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Divorced
14.2% 15
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Widowed
7.5% 8
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Never married
36.8% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandstone Ancestry

English
35.8%
Australian
33.7%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
9.5%
Other
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandstone Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.2% 3
No need for assistance
97.8% 135

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

Sandstone Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.8% 12
Not a volunteer
81.3% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandstone How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
31.3%
Car (driver)
28.1%
Walked only
28.1%
Bicycle
12.5%

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

Sandstone Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
44.7%
3 vehicles
8.5%
4+ vehicles
19.1%

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

Sandstone Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
19.0%
2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
45.2%
4 bedrooms
7.1%

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

Sandstone Population Mobility

26.3%
moved in the last year
38.6%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
41.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandstone Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
142
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandstone Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Diabetes
7
Heart disease
5
Lung condition
5
Mental health
4

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

Sandstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandstone Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandstone Military Service

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Previously served
5.8% 4
👤
Never served
94.2% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sandstone Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandstone Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
2 children
21.4%
3 children
57.1%

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

Sandstone When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7
1981–1990
6

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

Sandstone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.4%
5–14 hours
26.9%
15–29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
28.2%

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

Sandstone Household Size

1 person
59.5%
2 persons
40.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandstone Where Residents Moved From

Same address
56
Moved from WA
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Sandstone Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $70/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.4%

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

If you earn X in Sandstone

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $70/wk
Left after rent $879/wk
Rent share 7.4%

Sandstone vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandstone

What is the population of Sandstone WA?

The population of Sandstone WA is 109 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Sandstone is ranked #8,708 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sandstone?

The median personal income in Sandstone WA is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.Sandstone is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sandstone?

Median rent in Sandstone WA is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sandstone ranks #8,767 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandstone WA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandstone?

The median age in Sandstone WA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandstone a good suburb to live in?

Sandstone is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 109.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% 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: 51326. All dollar figures in AUD.