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NSW · Sutherland Shire Council
Sandy Point, 2172
Est. population · Jun 2025
570
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.9%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,986/wk
Employment rate
71%
Languages at home
12%non-English
Most common: Italian, Urdu, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Sutherland Shire Council, Sandy Point is a settled smaller community where everyday shopping leans on neighbouring suburbs. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Sandy Point snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
570
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#239
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
0th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
41st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
78th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 33% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2308th in Australia
- State rank
- 689th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #239 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #488 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
570(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · -0.9% over 5 years · 41th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- -0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- -5
- Growth rank in NSW
- 41th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,986
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 205
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,754
- Employment rate
- 71%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 195 / 0 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 298 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling5
- Domestic Violence Related Assault3
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment5
- Motor Vehicle Theft4
- Other Offences4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,079
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 78th
School list
- Panania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 368 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1101 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 360 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- 109 St George Cres
- 136 St George Cres
- 170 St George Cres
- 196 St George Cres
- 89 St George Cres
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 21/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Swimming pool (6)
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(1)
- Slipway
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Holsworthy Health Centre (3.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 BINGARA DRIVE SANDY POINT 2172Under Assessment
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure105 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure; Jetty94 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Withdrawn
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Water recreation structure44 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure82 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Mooring Pen38A ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Water recreation structure44 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Withdrawn
2024· 7 proposals
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool96 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
August 2024
- Demolition82 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)108 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26B St George Crescent Sandy Point 2172Withdrawn
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure108 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool110 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure94 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 GAMBIER AVENUE SANDY POINT 2172Determined
October 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing20 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition82 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling26B St George Crescent Sandy Point 2172Withdrawn
May 2023
- Dwelling110 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing24 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing110 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Withdrawn
September 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development38A ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Withdrawn
- Dwelling152 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Withdrawn
August 2022
- Dwelling23 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling110 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
May 2022
- Secondary dwelling31 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
- Port, wharf, boating facilities20 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
February 2022
- Port, wharf, boating facilities8 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
2021· 9 proposals
September 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing152 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees26 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development83 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
- Other90 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
May 2021
- Other38A ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Withdrawn
April 2021
- Dwelling26B St George Crescent Sandy Point 2172Determined
March 2021
- Subdivision of land70-74 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Operational consent issued
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development38A ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
- Dwelling152 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Withdrawn
2020· 2 proposals
November 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 ST GEORGE CRESCENT SANDY POINT 2172Determined
October 2020
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs15 BINGARA DRIVE SANDY POINT 2172Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
- Member of Parliament
- David MONCRIEFF (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,887
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 46.9%Labor 53.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.1 km away).
Coalition 49.9%Labor 50.1%
3.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Alfords PointLabor 44.3% · Coalition 55.7% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Menai NorthLabor 47.2% · Coalition 52.8% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- HolsworthyLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- MenaiLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- Holsworthy WestLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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