Sandy Hill NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sandy Hill NSW is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandy Hill is $664 per week ($34,528 per year). Sandy Hill has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandy Hill has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Hill is $759.

There were 3 recorded offences in Sandy Hill in 2025-26, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Sandy Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sandy Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$664/wk
$34,528 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$759/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sandy Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (19) Female 53.7% (22)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
44 people · 175.3 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,333
Family income/wk

Sandy Hill Age Distribution

15-19
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sandy Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Sandy Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sandy Hill Religion

No Religion
42.5%
Anglican
30.0%
Not stated
15.0%
Catholic
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandy Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Sandy Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
16.7% 5 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 10 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 15 people

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

Sandy Hill Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.9%
Certificate III/IV
38.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%

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

Sandy Hill Occupation

Sales Workers
40.0%
Community & Personal Service
30.0%
Labourers
30.0%

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

Sandy Hill Field of Study

Society & Culture
57.1%
Architecture & Building
42.9%

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

Sandy Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandy Hill Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
18.8%
$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandy Hill Marital Status

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Married
46.3% 19
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Separated
9.8% 4
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Divorced
22.0% 9
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Never married
22.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandy Hill Ancestry

English
35.8%
Australian
20.8%
Scottish
11.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.4%
German
9.4%
Other
7.5%
Irish
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandy Hill Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 52

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

Sandy Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.0% 10
Not a volunteer
73.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandy Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Did not go to work
21.4%

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

Sandy Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3 vehicles
41.2%

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

Sandy Hill Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.8%
3 bedrooms
46.2%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Sandy Hill Population Mobility

23.7%
moved in the last year
44.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandy Hill Indigenous Population

10.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
61
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandy Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
3

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

Sandy Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.2%
$300-$399/wk
18.5%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandy Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children
67.9%
One parent — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandy Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
28.1% 9
Did not provide
71.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandy Hill Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Sandy Hill When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

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

Sandy Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
43.3%
15–29 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Sandy Hill Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandy Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
29
Moved from NSW
9

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

Sandy Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Sandy Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/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 Hill

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,281/wk
Rent share

Sandy Hill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Hill

What is the population of Sandy Hill NSW?

The population of Sandy Hill NSW is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Sandy Hill?

The median personal income in Sandy Hill NSW is $664 per week, or $34,528 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandy Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Hill NSW is $759. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandy Hill?

The median age in Sandy Hill NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandy Hill a good suburb to live in?

Sandy Hill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 44.The median income is $664/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/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: 13500. All dollar figures in AUD.