Sandringham (Vic.)

Population growth drivers in Sandringham are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of the Sandringham (Vic.) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 11,962 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,036 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 10,926. The change was inferred from the resident population of 11,558 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,215 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Sandringham (Vic.) (SA2)'s growth of 9.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth of 8.5%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Sandringham (Vic.) (SA2) is expected to grow by 1,224 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.1% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Sandringham when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Sandringham had around 96 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 484 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $646,000, indicating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $27.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Melbourne, where Sandringham has 11.0% less new development per person. Nationally, Sandringham places among the 91st percentile of areas assessed for development activity, which has picked up in recent periods. New development consists of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 50.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 75 people per dwelling approval, Sandringham shows characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Sandringham is projected to add 725 residents by 2041.

Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Sandringham has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.8%, Sandringham has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Sandringham's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% as of AreaSearch's data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 6171 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was lower at 61.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment concentrations included professional & technical (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing had lower representation at 2.7% versus the regional average of 5.2%.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities. In a 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force increased by 0.3%, while employment decreased by 0.9%, leading to an unemployment rise of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% and unemployment rise by 0.3%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with a state unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts indicated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sandringham's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Sandringham had a median income among taxpayers of $67,491 with an average level standing at $117,806. Nationally, these figures place Sandringham in the top percentile. Compared to Greater Melbourne's levels of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively, Sandringham's incomes are higher. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for median income would be approximately $73,059 and average income around $127,525 as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, incomes in Sandringham rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 83rd and 85th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 29.6% of individuals earn over $4,000 annually, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. The district's earnings demonstrate considerable affluence, with 41.1% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, while strong earnings rank residents within the 85th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Sandringham displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Sandringham's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.2% houses and 49.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Melbourne metropolitan area's figures of 62.6% houses and 37.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sandringham was similar to Melbourne metro at 40.7%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (26.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandringham was $2,708, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $3,000. Weekly rent median was recorded at $460, compared to Melbourne metro's $520. Nationally, Sandringham's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Sandringham features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.1% of all households, including 31.9% that are couples with children, 28.1% that are couples without children, and 7.8% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.9%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Sandringham demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Sandringham's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 or above, 48.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria. The area has a significant educational advantage with bachelor degrees being the most common at 30.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational pathways account for 23.3% of qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (11.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 46 active stops operating in Sandringham, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 11 individual routes, collectively providing 4281 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 191 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 611 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 93 weekly trips per stop.

Sandringham's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Sandringham's health data shows favourable results, with low prevalence rates of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The area has a high private health cover rate of approximately 73% (8,746 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 78.0% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.8% and 6.9% of residents respectively.

A total of 70.7% of residents reported being free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.0%. Sandringham has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.7% (3,074 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 22.9%. Health outcomes among seniors in Sandringham are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Sandringham was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Sandringham's population, as of a specific date, showed cultural diversity with 12.5% speaking languages other than English at home and 27.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.9%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 3.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (29.9%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (10.6%). There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnicities: Russian was slightly higher at 0.6% compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Scottish was somewhat higher at 9.5% versus 8.3%, and Hungarian remained steady at 0.4%.

Sandringham hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Sandringham's median age is 47 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and also substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group shows strong representation at 15.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.0% to 9.1% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.1% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 16.0% to 14.7%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 11.9% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Sandringham's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort showing the strongest projected growth at 46%, adding 503 residents to reach 1,592. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 96% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 cohorts.