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Sandy Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sandy Flat, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sandy Flat NSW is 97 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandy Flat is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Sandy Flat is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Sandy Flat has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandy Flat has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Flat is $800.

There were 1 recorded offences in Sandy Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Sandy Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sandy Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$624/wk

$32,448 per year

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$800/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sandy Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (49) Female 49.0% (47)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

97 people · 172.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Sandy Flat Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sandy Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.9% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.1% 6 dwellings

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

Sandy Flat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Sandy Flat Religion

Anglican

48.4%

No Religion

22.0%

Not stated

15.4%

Catholic

9.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandy Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Sandy Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

29.6% 21 people

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Employed part-time

32.4% 23 people

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Not in labour force

38.0% 27 people

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

Sandy Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.1%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

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

Sandy Flat Occupation

Managers

41.2%

Labourers

23.5%

Professionals

17.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

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

Sandy Flat Field of Study

Engineering

34.6%

Agriculture & Environment

30.8%

Health

19.2%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

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

Sandy Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandy Flat Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

12.5%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

20.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

29.2%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandy Flat Marital Status

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Married

76.2% 48

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Divorced

4.8% 3

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Never married

19.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandy Flat Ancestry

English

44.0%

Australian

27.6%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

8.6%

German

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandy Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

42.1%

Pre-school

21.1%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

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

Sandy Flat Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 176

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

Sandy Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.6% 21

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Not a volunteer

70.4% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandy Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.7%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Truck

13.3%

Walked only

10.0%

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

Sandy Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.9%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

37.5%

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

Sandy Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

47.1%

4 bedrooms

20.6%

5 bedrooms

14.7%

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

Sandy Flat Population Mobility

13.8%

moved in the last year

31.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandy Flat Indigenous Population

6.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

157

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandy Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Sandy Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

11.8%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandy Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.3%

Couple — no children

36.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Couple — no children under 15

4.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandy Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

27.4% 20

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Did not provide

72.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandy Flat Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Sandy Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

13.1%

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

Sandy Flat Household Size

1 person

24.3%

2 persons

32.4%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

13.5%

5 persons

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandy Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Sandy Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandy Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Sandy Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Sandy Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $1,048/wk

Rent share 21.4%

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Income: $645/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $533/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $643/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $12/wk

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Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $115/wk

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $110/wk

Batlow

Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $105/wk

Sandy Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brundee

Pop: 49 Income: $837/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bulla Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $220/wk

Central Macdonald

Pop: 49 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cooks Myalls

Pop: 49 Income: $687/wk Rent: $170/wk

Cullenbone

Pop: 49 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Flat

What is the population of Sandy Flat NSW?

The population of Sandy Flat NSW is 97 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Sandy Flat?

The median personal income in Sandy Flat NSW is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Sandy Flat?

Median rent in Sandy Flat NSW is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandy Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Flat NSW is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandy Flat?

The median age in Sandy Flat NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandy Flat a good suburb to live in?

Sandy Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 97.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13498. All dollar figures in AUD.