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Sandy Point VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sandy Point, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sandy Point VIC is 312 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandy Point is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Sandy Point is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Sandy Point has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandy Point has a population density of 7.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sandy Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Point is $1,517.

There were 11 recorded offences in Sandy Point in 2025-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Sandy Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sandy Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

#4605 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sandy Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (175) Female 44.8% (142)

Population Density

7.9

people per km²

312 people · 39.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,518

Family income/wk

Sandy Point 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sandy Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.0% 84 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.0% 36 dwellings

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

Sandy Point Country of Birth

Australia

95.0%

England

5.0%

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

Sandy Point Religion

No Religion

59.3%

Not stated

12.9%

Catholic

12.6%

Anglican

6.6%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Othr Rel Sikhism

2.2%

Other Religions Tot

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandy Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Sandy Point Employment

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Employed full-time

26.4% 66 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 58 people

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Not in labour force

50.4% 126 people

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

Sandy Point Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.4%

Certificate III/IV

30.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

10.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Sandy Point Occupation

Professionals

31.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Managers

17.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

Labourers

7.5%

Sales Workers

4.3%

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

Sandy Point Field of Study

Health

21.8%

Architecture & Building

12.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

11.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Education

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

Engineering

8.0%

Creative Arts

3.4%

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

Sandy Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandy Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandy Point Marital Status

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Married

52.6% 144

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Separated

2.6% 7

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Divorced

14.2% 39

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Widowed

4.7% 13

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Never married

25.9% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandy Point Ancestry

English

30.6%

Australian

26.4%

Irish

13.9%

Scottish

10.0%

Other

5.9%

German

2.9%

Dutch

2.7%

Polish

2.7%

Italian

1.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

Hungarian

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandy Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.2%

Secondary — Government

41.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.0%

Vocational Education

7.0%

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

Sandy Point Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 22

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 560

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

Sandy Point Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.2% 85

—

Not a volunteer

66.8% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandy Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sandy Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.7%

Did not go to work

10.1%

Walked only

7.1%

Bicycle

5.1%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

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

Sandy Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.1%

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

7.6%

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

Sandy Point Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.5%

3 bedrooms

53.0%

4 bedrooms

20.5%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

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

Sandy Point Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

43.9%

moved in the last 5 years

0.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandy Point Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

586

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandy Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Sandy Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandy Point Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.1%

Couple — children under 15

32.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandy Point Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 9

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Never served

96.6% 253

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sandy Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 30

—

Did not provide

88.3% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandy Point Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

2 children

46.2%

3 children

36.3%

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

Sandy Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Sandy Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

13.7%

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

Sandy Point Household Size

1 person

35.2%

2 persons

42.2%

3 persons

11.7%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandy Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

238

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Sandy Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandy Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Sandy Point Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Sandy Point

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,063/wk

Rent share 20.8%

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Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $115/wk

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Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $631/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $60/wk

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Sandy Point vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buckland (Vic.)

Pop: 156 Income: $738/wk Rent: $275/wk

Gapsted

Pop: 156 Income: $709/wk Rent: $256/wk

Killingworth (Vic.)

Pop: 156 Income: $809/wk Rent: $231/wk

Ellerslie (Vic.)

Pop: 157 Income: $888/wk Rent: $141/wk

Greta West

Pop: 157 Income: $580/wk Rent: $215/wk

Hallston

Pop: 157 Income: $715/wk Rent: $1,300/wk

Compare Sandy Point (Vic.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Point

What is the population of Sandy Point VIC?

The population of Sandy Point VIC is 312 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.9 people per km².Sandy Point is ranked #5,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sandy Point?

The median personal income in Sandy Point VIC is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,518 per week.Sandy Point is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sandy Point?

Median rent in Sandy Point VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sandy Point ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandy Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Point VIC 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 Sandy Point?

The median age in Sandy Point VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sandy Point a good suburb to live in?

Sandy Point is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 312.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 22236. All dollar figures in AUD.