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Sandy Grove SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sandy Grove SA is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandy Grove is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Sandy Grove has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandy Grove has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Grove is $1,600.

There were 2 recorded offences in Sandy Grove in 2023-24, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Sandy Grove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sandy Grove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

#4273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sandy Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (63) Female 47.9% (58)

Population Density

4.7

people per km²

124 people · 26.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Sandy Grove Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

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)

Sandy Grove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.9% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.1% 15 dwellings

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

Sandy Grove Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Sandy Grove Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Uniting Church

14.4%

Anglican

11.9%

Christian (other)

6.8%

Catholic

6.8%

Not stated

5.9%

Lutheran

2.5%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandy Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

35.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Sandy Grove Employment

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Employed full-time

32.5% 27 people

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Employed part-time

32.5% 27 people

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Not in labour force

34.9% 29 people

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

Sandy Grove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

32.6%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.9%

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

Sandy Grove Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.0%

Clerical & Administrative

19.4%

Professionals

16.1%

Labourers

16.1%

Managers

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

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

Sandy Grove Field of Study

Education

35.7%

Management & Commerce

28.6%

Engineering

25.0%

Agriculture & Environment

10.7%

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

Sandy Grove Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandy Grove Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

22.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandy Grove Marital Status

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Married

68.8% 66

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Divorced

3.1% 3

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Widowed

9.4% 9

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Never married

18.8% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandy Grove Ancestry

Australian

41.1%

English

37.3%

German

12.0%

Irish

4.4%

Scottish

3.2%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandy Grove School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.5%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Vocational Education

18.2%

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

Sandy Grove Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 235

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

Sandy Grove Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.7% 34

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Not a volunteer

65.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandy Grove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

55.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sandy Grove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.1%

Did not go to work

18.0%

Truck

9.8%

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

Sandy Grove Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.2%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

32.7%

4+ vehicles

16.3%

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

Sandy Grove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.2%

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

28.6%

4 bedrooms

42.9%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

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

Sandy Grove Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

52.7%

moved in the last 5 years

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandy Grove Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

229

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandy Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Mental health

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

Sandy Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

17.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandy Grove Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.0%

Couple — no children

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandy Grove Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 4

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Never served

95.9% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sandy Grove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 12

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Did not provide

87.9% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandy Grove Children Ever Born

No children

12.9%

2 children

77.4%

3 children

9.7%

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

Sandy Grove When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

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

Sandy Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.7%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

20.6%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

19.6%

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

Sandy Grove Household Size

1 person

21.3%

2 persons

27.7%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

31.9%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandy Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

103

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Sandy Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandy Grove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Other Against Person

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

Sandy Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Sandy Grove

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,375/wk

Rent share —

Sandy Grove vs State & National Average

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Sandalwood

Pop: 62 Income: $575/wk Rent: $120/wk

Belalie East

Pop: 62 Income: $962/wk Rent: $140/wk

Long Plains

Pop: 62 Income: $850/wk Rent: $310/wk

Point Boston

Pop: 62 Income: $860/wk Rent: $330/wk

Barossa Goldfields

Pop: 63 Income: $924/wk Rent: $360/wk

Coombe

Pop: 63 Income: $630/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Grove

What is the population of Sandy Grove SA?

The population of Sandy Grove SA is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².Sandy Grove is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sandy Grove?

The median personal income in Sandy Grove SA is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Sandy Grove is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandy Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Grove SA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandy Grove?

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

Is Sandy Grove a good suburb to live in?

Sandy Grove is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 124.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 41306. All dollar figures in AUD.