Skye - Sandhurst

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

Skye - Sandhurst's population is around 13,636 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 333 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,303. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,607 in June 2024 and an additional 164 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 688 persons per square kilometer. Skye - Sandhurst's growth rate of 2.5% since the census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.1%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 52.3% of overall population gains 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, AreaSearch utilises 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 demographic trends and the latest annual ERP population numbers, Skye - Sandhurst is projected to grow by 2,879 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 20.9% in total over the 17 years.

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 recorded approximately 18 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. In Financial Year 26, so far 59 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, with new supply likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $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. The constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although development activity has increased recently. The area's development consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an estimated 777 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Skye - Sandhurst is forecasted to gain 2,850 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Population forecasts indicate Skye - Sandhurst will gain 2,850 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects are Sandhurst Gardens Estate, Aspen Skye, ArenA Skye, and Ballarto Road Upgrade. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Skye - Sandhurst performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Skye-Sandhurst has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.4% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 2.7%. Out of its population, 7882 residents are currently employed, which is 2.3% lower than Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation stands at 73.0%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 24.5% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.0%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7% while labour force grew by 2.6%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising to 4.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that Skye-Sandhurst's employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

In financial year 2023, Skye - Sandhurst SA2 had a median income of $62,972 and an average income of $70,789 among taxpayers. Nationally, the median was $57,688 and the average was $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, estimates project a median income of approximately $68,167 and an average of $76,629 based on an 8.25% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Skye - Sandhurst cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 39.9% of the population (5,440 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th 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 compares to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Skye - Sandhurst stood at 25.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 57.9% and rented ones at 16.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to Melbourne metro's figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively. Nationally, Skye - Sandhurst's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 84.2% of all households, including 45.1% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.8%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households making up 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 prevalent at 14.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (25.2%). Educational participation is high at 30.5%, comprising 10.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 17 active transport stops operating within Skye - Sandhurst. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There are three individual routes providing a total of 599 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate with residents typically located 479 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 95%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 24.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 85 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Skye - Sandhurst's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance in Skye - Sandhurst based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 54% of the total population (~7,377 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.8 and 8.0% of residents respectively. A total of 70.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,146 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Skye-Sandhurst has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.9% of its population born overseas and 15.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Skye-Sandhurst, making up 45.3% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 0.4% compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.3%, higher than regional average of 20.1%), Australian (25.2%, higher than regional average of 18.4%), and Other (9.1%, lower than regional average of 14.6%). Notably, South African (1.1% vs 0.4%), Sri Lankan (0.8% vs 0.8%), and Dutch (1.8% vs 1.2%) ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Skye-Sandhurst compared to regional averages.

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

The median age in Skye - Sandhurst is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Comparing the two areas, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Skye - Sandhurst at 14.9%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.0% to 4.9% of the population, and the 65-74 cohort has increased from 7.8% to 9.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 14.8% to 13.0%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Skye - Sandhurst, with the 65-74 age group expected to grow by 48% (621 people), reaching 1,924 from 1,302. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.