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Sandhurst has an estimated 5,289 residents, up from 5,211 at the 2021 Census — a change of 78 people, or 1.5%. That puts 1,669 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on ABS regional population adjustments alongside address validations conducted by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Sandhurst is assessed to have a population of approximately 5,289 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 78 people (1.5%) compared with the 5,211 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement stems from an estimated resident population of 5,277 determined by AreaSearch via the ABS ERP release from June 2025 together with post-Census address verification. Population density stands at 1,668 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the broader benchmark across national territories evaluated by AreaSearch.
During the preceding decade, demographic growth in the suburb of Sandhurst has stayed solid with a 0.8% compound annual growth rate that surpassed the wider SA3 area, with natural increases serving as the main driver by generating roughly 52.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as baseline data have been integrated by AreaSearch across each SA2 locality. Where specific SA2 figures are absent, VIC State Government Regional/LGA estimates published in 2023 are used through a weighted aggregation model translating LGA growth to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth distributions derived from these models are similarly projected across all localities for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, long-term demographic forecasts place the suburb of Sandhurst within the top quartile nationwide, anticipating an increase of 1,091 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 calculations, which translates to a cumulative expansion of 20.4% across the 16 years.
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Residential planning approvals in Sandhurst have remained extremely constrained, totaling just 2 approvals across a five-year timeframe. This low volume indicates a mature, largely built-out neighborhood with scarce undeveloped land. Because new construction opportunities are limited, demand within such established settings generally centers on existing dwellings. Per capita residential construction in Sandhurst sits 90.0% below the regional average across Greater Melbourne. While building intensity has picked up of late, this subdued supply tends to support underlying property values for established housing, while also trailing national benchmarks due to structural maturity and local planning limitations.
Furthermore, recent building approvals have consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the low-density, family-oriented character of the neighborhood. The ratio of roughly 1057 people per dwelling approval underscores the settled nature of the local housing market.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sandhurst
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 83 current infrastructure and development projects close to Sandhurst, worth an estimated $9.44 billion. 20 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic vitality and neighborhood growth are deeply shaped by capital investments, urban development schemes, and strategic planning decisions. No major projects are presently noted by AreaSearch as directly influencing the locality. Notable surrounding developments of interest include the Endeavour Cove Marina Masterplan Redevelopment (Planning Scheme Amendment C205king), the Ballarto Road Upgrade, Harbour Plaza Redevelopment, and the Industrial Quarter (iQ) Cranbourne West.
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42-50 Hall Road Townhouses
Prime residential development site with permit approval for 59 townhouses, sold by Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in 2021. Located on 1.8 hectares with General Residential (R1Z) zoning, featuring efficient site configuration and extensive frontage onto Hall Road. Adjoining St Joachim's Catholic Primary School with proximity to Seaford Train Station, Eastlink (M3), Carrum Downs Shopping Centre and Sandhurst Golf Club.
Aspen Skye
Boutique residential land estate of around 180 residential lots located on the corner of Ballarto Road and McCormicks Road in Skye, featuring direct frontage to the planned Skye Activity Centre and wetlands precinct.
Sandhurst Gardens Estate
A master planned residential community in Skye in Melbourne's south east, featuring around 450 residential lots, local parks, wetlands and a future neighbourhood retail precinct, delivered by Frasers Property and Caydon.
Endeavour Cove Marina Masterplan Redevelopment (Planning Scheme Amendment C205king)
The Endeavour Cove Comprehensive Development Plan Amendment (C205king) was approved by the Minister for Planning and is in effect as of November 2023. It updates and modernises planning controls for the precinct, introducing new mandatory building height limits (up to 20m) and updated parking provisions via a new Parking Overlay. This amendment guides future mixed-use development, including residential apartments, retail, dining, and public realm upgrades within the precinct.
110 Cadles Road Townhouses
Boutique development of 13 townhouses (2, 3 and 4 bedroom designs) at 110 Cadles Road by Thomas Anderson Design. Features full turn-key inclusions package including stainless steel appliances, ducted heating, landscaping, fencing and driveways. Located within walking distance of schools and shopping centre.
Cranbourne West Distribution Centre
Stockland's Cranbourne West Distribution Centre is a premium logistics estate in Melbourne's south-east. Stage 1 was completed and fully leased in 2023. Construction of Warehouse 2, a standalone prime-grade distribution facility of approximately 21,000 sqm, has been completed and the building is now being actively marketed for lease with immediate availability. The facility includes ultra-high clearance warehousing, dual-level offices, ESFR sprinklers, extensive hardstand and direct access to the EastLink and wider freeway network.
Lavender Hill Reserve Multi-use Courts
Two new multi-use courts at Lavender Hill Reserve, Carrum Downs and Pratt Reserve in Frankston South. Construction began in early 2024 to provide enhanced sporting facilities for local community including basketball, netball and tennis court options.
Sandford Estate
162 modern townhomes at 26 Brunnings Road, Carrum Downs delivered by Metricon TownLiving with Modus Developments and Newland Developers. Two, three and four bedroom townhomes with turn-key inclusions in a secluded enclave, connected by green links and pocket parks. Works began after 2019 approvals and dwellings were progressively released; by 2025 the estate is occupied and operating, indicating practical completion.
3,068 residents of Sandhurst are employed, from a labour force of 3,127. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 72.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,846, about 73% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Local workforce conditions in Sandhurst reflect high professional representation, strong educational attainment, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and resilient job numbers over the preceding twelve months according to aggregated statistical district indicators from AreaSearch. Employed residents numbered 3,068 as of March 2026, while the jobless rate was 2.9% lower than the 4.8% seen across Greater Melbourne, accompanied by an active participation rate of 72.8% versus 70.1% regionally. Census returns showed that 34.6% of workers carried out their duties from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
Resident workers are primarily engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing features prominently, with local participation standing 1.4 times above the regional baseline. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower engagement at 3.3% compared to 5.2% across Greater Melbourne. A comparison of resident numbers against the Census working population suggests local employment hubs within the suburb are relatively limited. According to AreaSearch evaluations combining SALM and ABS figures across broader areas, the local labor market experienced 0.4% employment growth alongside a 0.1% increase in the labor force over the 12-month span, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, labor supply grow by 2.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking perspectives from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary. Applying these industry growth parameters to the employment distribution of Sandhurst points to potential local job expansions of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sandhurst is $2,714 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,093 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,666 a year against an average of $80,113. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on postal-area tax figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Sandhurst generated a median earnings level of $70,666 and an average of $80,113. These figures place local earnings among the upper tiers nationally, exceeding Greater Melbourne marks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $77,464 for the median and $87,820 on average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income metrics placed between the 85th and 94th percentiles across Australia.
The primary earnings bracket includes 32.7% of residents (1,729 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. High earners are well represented, with 44.2% taking in more than $3,000 per week. Housing costs claim 14.4% of income, while disposable earnings track in the 94th percentile nationally and the SEIFA income index stands in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sandhurst had 1,723 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 58% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwellings in Sandhurst at the most recent Census were divided between 91.0% separate houses and 9.0% alternative formats such as units, townhouses, and other accommodations, compared to the broader Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership recorded 28.6%, marginally below metropolitan benchmarks, while mortgaged properties accounted for 57.9% and rental homes comprised 13.5%. The typical monthly mortgage commitment stood at $2,383 and weekly median rent was $530, both tracking well above Melbourne metro levels of $2,000 and $390. Across Australia as a whole, local repayments and rents sit significantly higher than the respective national averages of $1,863 and $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sandhurst counted 1,723 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 49% are couples with children, more than in 94% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 10% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is heavily centered around family structures, which comprise 89.1% of all households. This total includes couples with children (49.3%), couples without children (32.4%), and one-parent families (7.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.9%, split between single-occupant homes at 9.6% and shared residences at 0.9%. The median number of occupants per home is 3.0 people, exceeding the 2.6 recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.0% of adults in Sandhurst hold a university qualification, including 19.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 19.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education completion in Sandhurst sits below broader regional numbers, with 29.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Primary degree holders represent 19.4% with bachelor awards, alongside 6.6% holding postgraduate credentials and 3.0% possessing graduate diplomas. Meanwhile, vocational and technical pathways are prominent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ having completed trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (15.8%) and certificates (19.5%). Participation in study is robust, with 30.3% of the community actively engaged in an educational course. Broken down by level, 11.1% attend primary schooling, 8.2% are in secondary institutions, and 4.5% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sandhurst reaches 5 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 670 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuting infrastructure in Sandhurst includes 5 operational public transit stops served exclusively by bus routes. These stops connect to 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 1,042 passenger services each week. Proximity to transit is somewhat limited, with an average distance of 671 meters to the nearest boarding point. Private motor vehicles remain the standard commuting option, accounting for 95% of trips, with household car ownership averaging 1.9 vehicles. Census records from 2021 also showed that 34.6% of the workforce operated from home, potentially reflecting prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit schedules deliver an average of 148 departures daily across the network, translating to roughly 208 weekly services per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.1% of residents in Sandhurst report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 89% of areas nationally. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate excellent well-being across Sandhurst, characterized by subdued chronic disease rates and low mortality measures across all age categories, paired with broad private health insurance coverage taking in approximately 58% of all residents (3,090 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most commonly reported health conditions locally, recorded among 7.7 and 6.5% of the population respectively, while 74.1% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Favorable health outcomes are particularly evident among those under 65. The cohort aged 65 and over accounts for 17.9% of the population (946 people), outnumbering the 15.1% regional mark, with senior wellness metrics matching broad national performance standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.7% of Sandhurst residents were born overseas and 18.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.7%) and Australian (21.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sandhurst displays elevated cultural diversity relative to most Australian communities, with 31.7% of residents born abroad and 18.7% utilizing a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 49.3% of the local population. In addition, Judaism accounts for 0.6% of residents, compared with 1.0% observed across Greater Melbourne. Evaluating parental countries of birth, the primary ancestries in Sandhurst are English at 26.7% (well above the 20.1% regional benchmark), Australian at 21.9%, and Other backgrounds at 10.5%. Notable proportional differences are also evident among specific communities, including South Australian heritage at 1.9% (versus 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan at 1.0% (versus 0.8%), and Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sandhurst is 42. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 19.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Sandhurst broadly tracks metropolitan patterns, with the largest variance across the four main demographic bands reaching 9.9 percentage points against Greater Melbourne. The median age is calculated at 42 as at August 2026, rising from 41 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 at that time. Seniors and retirees (65+) expanded from 14.1% at the Census to an estimated 17.9% of the local population. Projections to 2041 indicate that older demographics will drive future additions, increasing by 603 residents (64%) to reach a total of 1,550.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sandhurst
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,211 at the 2021 Census → 5,289 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22232). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.