Sandstone Point

An assessment of population growth drivers in Sandstone Point reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Sandstone Point is around 4,616. This figure reflects a growth of 522 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,094. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 4,574, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 202 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 851 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's population growth rate of 12.8% since the 2021 census exceeds both the SA3 area average (8.3%) and the national average, indicating significant growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Sandstone Point.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth rate, with the suburb expected to expand by 900 persons to reach a total of 5,516 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.6% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Sandstone Point recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Sandstone Point had around 11 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 59 homes. In FY26 so far, 13 approvals have been recorded. This averages to about 2 people moving to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced market conditions. However, this has decreased to 1.3 people per dwelling over the past two years, suggesting more balanced supply conditions.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $339,000. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Sandstone Point has significantly lower building activity, around 57.0% below the regional average per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This lower activity also reflects national trends, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. The area's new building activity comprises mostly standalone homes (81.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remainder (19.0%), maintaining its traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With approximately 189 people per dwelling approval, Sandstone Point is expanding.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is expected to grow by 858 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

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Sandstone Point shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Sandstone Point has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with prominent representation from essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.0%, and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.5% in the past year (AreaSearch). As of December 2025, 1,481 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.9%.

This is 1.8 percentage points higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is significantly lower at 37.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 15.2% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in accommodation & food services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.7% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, with unemployment remaining stable (AreaSearch). In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment and labour force growth rates of 3.2% and 3.0%, respectively, with a slight decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sandstone Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, although this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Sandstone Point's median income among taxpayers is $40,879. The average income is $48,197. This is below the national average. Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 and average is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Sandstone Point are approximately $45,523 (median) and $53,672 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates household, family and personal incomes in Sandstone Point fall between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 34.0% of locals (1,569 people) earn within the $400 - $799 category, differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 33.3%. After housing costs, 85.0% of income remains, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

Sandstone Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Sandstone Point's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.9% houses and 26.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sandstone Point stood at 61.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.0% and rented ones at 17.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Sandstone Point was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Sandstone Point's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Sandstone Point has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 70.9% of all households, including 15.2% couples with children, 45.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Sandstone Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 12.6%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 30.7%.

School and university attendance encompasses 18.6% of the community, including 7.1% in secondary education, 6.3% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Sandstone Point has 29 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 195 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated within 200 meters of the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Sandstone Point residents travel outward for work, with cars being the predominant mode of commuting at 91%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 15.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 27 trips per day, translating to roughly six weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Sandstone Point is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Sandstone Point faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~2,137 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 15.7% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 8.4%). Conversely, 49.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 52.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,432 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Sandstone Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Sandstone Point has a lower cultural diversity, with 77.6% of its population born in Australia, 90.4% being citizens, and 95.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 59.3%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (36.2%), Australian (24.7%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) and German (5.5%) groups are overrepresented in Sandstone Point compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 4.2%, respectively. Scottish ancestry is also higher at 9.2%.

Sandstone Point ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Sandstone Point is 63 years, which is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up 26.4% of the population in Sandstone Point, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 age group comprises only 3.1%. This concentration of residents aged 65-74 is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the median age has increased by 1.1 years from 62 to 63 years since the previous census, indicating an aging population. Significant shifts include the 75 to 84 age group growing from 17.4% to 21.2% of the population and the 85+ cohort increasing from 3.5% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 8.6% to 6.7%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 4.5% to 3.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Sandstone Point's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 75-84 cohort, which is expected to increase by 47%, adding 463 residents to reach a total of 1,442. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 95% of the population growth, while both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.