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Sandy Hollow NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sandy Hollow NSW is 188 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandy Hollow is $681 per week ($35,412 per year). Median rent in Sandy Hollow is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Sandy Hollow has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandy Hollow has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sandy Hollow is India. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Hollow is $1,509.

There were 3 recorded offences in Sandy Hollow in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Sandy Hollow Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sandy Hollow Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$681/wk

$35,412 per year

#5820 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,509/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sandy Hollow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (101) Female 47.9% (93)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

188 people · 46.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,437

Family income/wk

Sandy Hollow Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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 Hollow Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.5% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.5% 30 dwellings

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

Sandy Hollow Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

India

3.7%

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

Sandy Hollow Religion

No Religion

37.5%

Anglican

32.6%

Catholic

14.7%

Not stated

7.6%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Hinduism

1.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandy Hollow Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Sandy Hollow Employment

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Employed full-time

41.2% 54 people

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Employed part-time

13.0% 17 people

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Not in labour force

45.8% 60 people

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

Sandy Hollow Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

Bachelor Degree

6.8%

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

Sandy Hollow Occupation

Professionals

21.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Managers

17.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Sales Workers

5.9%

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

Sandy Hollow Field of Study

Engineering

28.0%

Management & Commerce

24.0%

Education

16.0%

Health

10.0%

Agriculture & Environment

10.0%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

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

Sandy Hollow Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandy Hollow Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandy Hollow Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 64

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Separated

4.2% 6

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Divorced

16.0% 23

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Widowed

4.9% 7

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Never married

30.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandy Hollow Ancestry

Australian

34.5%

English

33.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.5%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

4.7%

German

3.5%

Maori

1.9%

Other

1.6%

Filipino

1.2%

Indian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandy Hollow School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.2%

Secondary — Government

21.6%

Vocational Education

21.6%

Pre-school

13.5%

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

Sandy Hollow Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.4% 23

✅

No need for assistance

93.6% 335

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

Sandy Hollow Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.9% 16

—

Not a volunteer

88.1% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandy Hollow Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sandy Hollow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Walked only

7.6%

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

Sandy Hollow Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.3%

1 vehicle

35.4%

2 vehicles

23.2%

3 vehicles

20.7%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

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

Sandy Hollow Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.9%

3 bedrooms

55.2%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

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

Sandy Hollow Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

35.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandy Hollow Indigenous Population

20.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

293

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandy Hollow Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

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

Sandy Hollow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandy Hollow Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.4%

Couple — no children

37.0%

One parent — children under 15

13.8%

One parent — no children under 15

8.7%

Couple — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandy Hollow Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 7

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Never served

95.1% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sandy Hollow Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 23

—

Did not provide

83.2% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandy Hollow Children Ever Born

No children

18.2%

2 children

63.6%

3 children

18.2%

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

Sandy Hollow When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2021

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

Sandy Hollow Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

7.7%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

29.6%

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

Sandy Hollow Household Size

1 person

26.3%

2 persons

39.5%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandy Hollow Where Residents Moved From

Same address

156

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Sandy Hollow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandy Hollow Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Sandy Hollow Schools

schools nearby

government

814

avg ICSEA score

total students

Sandy Hollow Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 23 students

814

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Sandy Hollow Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,300/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Sandy Hollow

Your weekly income

≈ $5,633/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,060/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Income: $650/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $623/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $25/wk

Gundagai

Income: $673/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Sandy Hollow vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bolong

Pop: 94 Income: $606/wk Rent: $335/wk

Bunnan

Pop: 94 Income: $459/wk Rent: $150/wk

Watsons Creek (NSW)

Pop: 94 Income: $520/wk

East Lynne

Pop: 94 Income: $782/wk Rent: $300/wk

Fosterton

Pop: 94 Income: $766/wk Rent: $260/wk

Greendale (Bega Valley - NSW)

Pop: 94 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Hollow

What is the population of Sandy Hollow NSW?

The population of Sandy Hollow NSW is 188 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Sandy Hollow is ranked #7,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sandy Hollow?

The median personal income in Sandy Hollow NSW is $681 per week, or $35,412 per year.The median household income is $1,300 per week.Family income is $2,437 per week.Sandy Hollow is ranked #5,820 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sandy Hollow?

Median rent in Sandy Hollow NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sandy Hollow ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandy Hollow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Hollow NSW is $1,509. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandy Hollow?

The median age in Sandy Hollow NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandy Hollow a good suburb to live in?

Sandy Hollow is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 188.The median income is $681/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 13501. All dollar figures in AUD.