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QLD · Brisbane Council
Sandgate, 4017
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,121
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.6%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,804/wk
Employment rate
54.1%
Languages at home
6.1%non-English
Most common: German, Spanish, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Sandgate wears its coastal identity openly, a mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Neighbouring pockets and the city remain accessible for work, dining and weekends away from the beach. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is excellent, powered mainly by safety, plus community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs.
At a glance
Sandgate snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$575/wk
Population (ERP)
5,121
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
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
#3
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
23rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
26th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
72nd
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
- 73.2/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 3% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 98th in Australia
- State rank
- 39th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #3 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #9 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $575
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
5,121(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +0.6% over 5 years · 26th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +0.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +32
- Growth rank in QLD
- 26th 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 (~5,150), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,926
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,804
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 139 of 2,008
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 54.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,346 / 42 / 453 (+ 20 other)
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 running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 148
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 80
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 176 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -2%
Most common offence types
- Assault94
- Drug Offences132
- Other Property Damage92
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)376
- Traffic And Related Offences136
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,060.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 72th
School list
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 187 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Sandgate State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 387 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Sandgate District State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 993 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Nashville State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 331 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Shorncliffe State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 344 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- St John Fisher CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 714 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 2.0 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Kids Capers Childcare SandgateFlinders Paradechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brighton Tce near Tenth Ave
- Brighton Tce near Wakefield St
- Brighton Tce near Wakefield St
- Deagon St near Brisbane St, stop 37
- Wakefield St at Freemasons
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
233 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 6 cafes · 3 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 4 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 21 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 34 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.22
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.26
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.81
Food & drink(21)
- Town Hall BakeryBakery
- BaaiaCafe
94 Flinders Parade
- Just CoffeeCafe
- Lagoon Coffee LoungeCafe
- Salad DaysCafe
- Sandgate HubCafe
- The Coffee ClubCafe
- Burger CentralFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Doug's Seafood CafeFast food
60 Flinders Parade
- McDonald'sFast food
- Pacific Fish Bar and Coffee StopFast food
- Sandgate FishmongerFast food
90 Flinders Parade
- That takeawayFast food
66a Deagon Street
- Full Moon HotelPub
- Sandgate Post Office HotelPub
1 Bowser Parade
- Sandgate RSL Memorial ClubPub
- Sandgate Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
- Thai SandgateRestaurant
- Traditional IndiaRestaurant
- What's in the PotRestaurant
Shopping(9)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Metro ZoneConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
47 Brighton Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(6)
- Kids Capers Childcare SandgateChildcare
6 Flinders Parade
- Community centre
143 Brighton Road
- Sandgate Town HallCommunity centre
- Sandgate LibraryLibrary
1 Seymour Street, Sandgate
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolSchool
- Sandgate PrimarySchool
Health & services(6)
- Sandgate Family DentalDentist
12 Lagoon Street, Sandgate
- Doctors SurgeryMedical clinic
- ChemistPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Friendly Care Pharmacy SandgatePharmacy
Hancock Street, Sandgate
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(20)
- Dog park (2)
- Anytime FitnessGym
- F45 TrainingGym
- Curlew ParkPark
- Einbunpin Lagoon ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Sandgate Memorial ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Neil Jones OAM ParkPlayground
- Playground (4)
- Sandgate ParkrunSports field
- Sports field
- Thunderbirds AeromodelersSports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(2)
- Sandgate MuseamMuseum
150 Rainbow Street, Sandgate
- Viewpoint
Transport(28)
25 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(53)
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Artwork (2)
- WestpacATM
- ANZBank
- BOQBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (17)
- Bella VeloBicycle
- Hoffy CyclesBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (18)
- Lifeline ShopCharity
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
- VinniesCharity
- Gate's Edge BoutiqueClothes
- Lava Print & DesignCopyshop
- Courthouse
- Jeays Mitre 10Doityourself
10 Hancock Street, Sandgate
- Drinking water (13)
- PEV Charging - Samdgate WoolworthsEV charging
- Fitness Station
- Glamour at the GateHairdresser
- Hawgood's JewellersJewelry
- Sasano JewellersJewelry
- Leonie's LaundrettesLaundry
Unit 16 10 Fifth Avenue, Sandgate
- News ExpressNewsagent
- Parking (25)
- Sandgate park 'n' rideParking
- Parking Space
- Pets of SandgatePet
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
86 Rainbow Street, Sandgate
- BPPetrol station
49 Southerden Street, Sandgate
- Metro PetroleumPetrol station
57 Rainbow Street, Sandgate
- Physio WorksPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (10)
- Place of worship
- St. Margaret's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Sandgate Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Sandgate Post ShopPost office
67 Brighton Road
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- ADRA Op ShopSecond Hand
- Asthma FoundationSecond Hand
- Shelter (9)
- Curlew Street canoe launching rampSlipway
- Regis Aged CareSocial Facility
60 Wakefield Street
- Sandgate SquashSports
20 Barclay Street
- Sandgate StationTaxi
- TelstraTelephone
- HelloworldTravel Agency
- Waste Basket (4)
- Waste Disposal
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
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Curlew ParkPark
- Einbunpin Lagoon ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Sandgate Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- St. Margaret's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Ashworth House (4.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- ChemistPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Doctors SurgeryDoctor
- Friendly Care Pharmacy SandgateHancock StreetPharmacy
- Physio WorksPhysiotherapist
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Sandgate Family DentalLagoon StreetDentist
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)
- 160
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.2
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
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 498 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 406 mm · ~51 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 196 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
5 heritage places
- 138 Flinders Parade, SandgateState heritage place
- Sandgate Baptist Church (former)State heritage place
- Sandgate Post OfficeState heritage place
- Sandgate Town HallState heritage place
- Sandgate War Memorial ParkState heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area 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
- Lilley
- Member of Parliament
- Anika WELLS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,593
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 35.5%Labor 64.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.2 km away).
Coalition 33.5%Labor 66.5%
2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SandgateLabor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- DeagonLabor 72.0% · Coalition 28.1% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Brighton SouthLabor 68.4% · Coalition 31.6% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- ShorncliffeLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.8% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- BrightonLabor 67.0% · Coalition 33.0% TPP (2025)2.9 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
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