Skye - Sandhurst
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Skye - Sandhurst are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Skye - Sandhurst's population is approximately 13,665 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 362 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,303. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 13,607 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses since then. The population density is around 689 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages found by AreaSearch across other locations. Skye - Sandhurst's growth rate of 2.7% since the census is within 0.4 percentage points of its SA4 region (3.1%). Natural growth contributed approximately 52.3% of overall population gains recently.

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, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these trends, Skye - Sandhurst is projected to grow by 2,879 persons to 2041, an increase of approximately 20.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Skye - Sandhurst, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Skye - Sandhurst has approved around 18 residential properties annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. As of FY26, 47 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $335,000.

This financial year, $9.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Melbourne, where building activity is 56.0% higher per person. Despite the lower building activity, recent periods have seen an increase in development activity. New development consists predominantly of detached houses (86.0%), with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (14.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 777 people, reflecting Skye - Sandhurst's quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain 2,821 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.

Skye - Sandhurst has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include Sandhurst Gardens Estate, Aspen Skye, Ballarto Road Upgrade, and ArenA Skye, with the following list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Skye - Sandhurst ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Skye - Sandhurst has a skilled labour force with an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of June 2025. The construction sector is notably represented.

In the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.9%. As of June 2025, 7,851 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Skye - Sandhurst is 71.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.0% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force grew by 4.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Skye - Sandhurst's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows Skye - Sandhurst had a median taxpayer income of $59,481 and an average income of $67,433. Nationally, the median was $54,892 and the average was $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Skye - Sandhurst would be approximately $66,714 (median) and $75,633 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Skye - Sandhurst rank between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows 39.9% of the population (5,452 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 32.8% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 80th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Skye - Sandhurst is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Skye - Sandhurst, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Melbourne metro's 79.8% houses and 20.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Skye - Sandhurst was at 25.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (57.9%) or rented (16.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,800 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, which is higher than Melbourne metro's $356 and the national figure of $375.

Skye - Sandhurst features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.2 percent of all households, including 45.1 percent couples with children, 26.2 percent couples without children, and 12.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.8 percent, with lone person households at 14.1 percent and group households comprising 1.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Skye - Sandhurst aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 21.1%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 25.2%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.9% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education. Skye - Sandhurst has three schools with a combined enrollment of 487 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 992) with balanced educational opportunities. The area's educational mix includes one primary and two K-12 schools. School capacity is limited at 3.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.8, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas. Note: where school enrolments are marked 'n/a', please refer to the parent campus for accurate numbers.

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

Skye - Sandhurst has 17 active public transport stops. These are all bus stops serviced by three routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 943.

Residents' access to transport is rated moderate, with an average distance of 480 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 134 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Skye - Sandhurst is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Skye - Sandhurst shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 53% (~7,297 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 51.2%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.8%) and mental health issues (8.0%), while 70.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.0% in Greater Melbourne. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,011 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 17.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Skye - Sandhurst was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Skye-Sandhurst, surveyed between 2016 and 2021, had a population where 25.9% were born overseas and 15.8% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 45.3%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 0.3%.

The top ancestry groups were English (27.3%), Australian (25.2%), and Other (9.1%). Notably, South African (1.1% vs regional 0.5%), Sri Lankan (0.8% vs 0.4%), and Dutch (1.8%) groups showed higher representation compared to Greater Melbourne averages.

Skye - Sandhurst's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Skye-Sandhurst is 38 years, similar to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Skye-Sandhurst has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.0% to 4.5%, while those aged 65-74 have increased from 7.8% to 9.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 14.8% to 13.2%, and those aged 25-34 have decreased from 10.9% to 9.8%. By 2041, Skye-Sandhurst's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 56% (694 people), reaching 1,924 from 1,229. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 52% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 35-44.