SA · Yorke Peninsula Council

Sandilands, 5571

Est. population · Jun 2025

88

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.3%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,625/wk

Employment rate

80.6%

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

    What Sandilands is known for:

    Suburb profile

    Sandilands offers a slower smaller community life in Yorke Peninsula Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.

    Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.

    Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

    At a glance

    Sandilands snapshot

    A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

    Median house price

    No data available

    Median rent

    No data available

    Population (ERP)

    88

    0.0% annual growth

    Dwelling vacancy

    27.1%

    Census unoccupied dwellings

    How it compares

    Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

    Safety

    51st

    percentile in state (higher = safer)

    Pop. growth

    37th

    percentile in SA

    Advantage (IRSAD)

    3/10

    national SEIFA decile

    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

    Population

    Estimated resident population

    88(June 2025)

    0.0% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 37th percentile in SA

    Growth figures & methodology
    Annual growth
    0.0%
    5-year growth
    +2.3%
    Change in 1 year
    0
    Change in 5 years
    +2
    Growth rank in SA
    37th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

    2021 Census figures

    2021 Census

    Population
    85
    Median age
    41
    Median household income / week
    $1,625
    Dwelling vacancy
    27.1%
    Unoccupied private dwellings
    13 of 48
    Median monthly mortgage
    $650
    Employment rate
    80.6%
    Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
    32 / 0 / 0

    Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

    Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

    Data sources & freshness

    • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

      The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

    • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

      The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

    Crime & safety

    Offence counts & rates
    Total offences (2023–24)
    3
    Against the person
    0
    Against property
    3
    Rate per 1,000 residents
    34.1
    State safety percentile
    50.7th (lower crime is better)
    Family & domestic abuse offences
    7

    Most common offence types

    • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
    • Sct - Non Residence2

    Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

    Crime rate and year-on-year trend

    Data sources & freshness

    • SAPOL reported crime statisticsSouth Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases

    Family & Lifestyle

    Amenities

    No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

    Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

    Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

    Data sources & freshness

    • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
    • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

    Green cover

    Parks & woodland (OSM)
    1
    Parks (OSM)
    0

    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

    Health access

    Nearest hospital
    Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital (Maitland) (20.3 km)
    Nearest hospital type
    Public Hospital
    Nearest hospital emergency
    Emergency department

    Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

    Hospitals and GP clinics

    Data sources & freshness

    • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA)SA Health · current · Updated

    NDIS participation

    NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
    2
    Participants per 1,000 residents
    22.7

    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

    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
    30° / 15°
    Rainfall
    50 mm · ~6 rainy days

    Autumn (Mar–May)

    Usual max / min
    24° / 11°
    Rainfall
    82 mm · ~10 rainy days

    Winter (Jun–Aug)

    Usual max / min
    17° / 6°
    Rainfall
    139 mm · ~17 rainy days

    Spring (Sep–Nov)

    Usual max / min
    23° / 9°
    Rainfall
    106 mm · ~13 rainy days

    Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

    Temperature and humidity comfort

    Data sources & freshness

    • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

    Future & Planning

    Planning & development

    Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

    17 planning-related records

    2025· 1 proposal
    • June 2025

    • Function Venue - Extension of Existing Use
      1027 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    2024· 4 proposals
    • September 2024

    • Dwelling Addition & Carport
      1330 PIGGERY CORNER RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • Outbuilding - Garage & Carport
      1020 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • April 2024

    • Agricultural building (45M x 24m x 6.75M high) for storage of machinery.
      1546 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • March 2024

    • Change of use - partial demolition of an existing stone barn to convert a portion into 2 offices.
      1027 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    2023· 3 proposals
    • August 2023

    • Dwelling extension
      1799 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • Agricultural building for storage of hay.
      1330 PIGGERY CORNER RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • April 2023

    • Shed (12.2m x 19.5m x 4m) for machinery storage.
      1027 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    2022· 3 proposals
    • November 2022

    • Agricultural building for grain storage (30m x 54m x 8.95m)
      1799 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • March 2022

    • Change in use of an existing stone barn to a function centre, on-site parking and associated landscaping
      1027 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • January 2022

    • Implement shed
      1681 YORKE VALLEY RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    2021· 5 proposals
    • November 2021

    • Agricultural Building for storage of grain.
      1812 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • Agricultural Building
      819 PIGGERY CORNER RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • September 2021

    • Agricultural Building
      1027 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • Agricultural building - shelter over sheepyards
      1642 NORTH SOUTH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    • August 2021

    • Outbuilding
      5036 YORKE HWY SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made
    2020· 1 proposal
    • September 2020

    • Swimming pool and safety barrier
      1020 SANDY CHURCH RD SANDILANDS SA 5571Decision Made

    Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

    Development and planning activity

    Data sources & freshness

    Roadworks & transport

    1 active roadworks / incidents

    • Road ReconstructionYorke Highway, Sandy Church Rd19 Jun 2025 – 17 Aug 2026

    Data sources & freshness

    Hazards

    Bushfire planning zone
    Overlay applies

    Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

    Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

    Bushfire hazard overlays

    Data sources & freshness

    Politics & representation

    Federal electorate
    Grey
    Member of Parliament
    Tom VENNING (Liberal)
    Results from
    2025 federal election
    Electorate enrolment (2025)
    128,707
    Turnout (2025)
    89.4%
    Swing since 2022 (2025)
    +5.4 pp toward Labor

    Two-party preferred (2025)

    Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%

    Estimated suburb voting profile

    Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 40.4 km away).

    Coalition 67.5%Labor 32.5%

    12.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

    Estimated swing since 2022: +5.3 pp toward Labor

    Nearest polling places

    • ArdrossanLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
    • CurramulkaLabor 26.8% · Coalition 73.2% TPP (2025)19.5 km away
    • MaitlandLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.5% TPP (2025)21.2 km away
    • Port VictoriaLabor 32.4% · Coalition 67.6% TPP (2025)28.0 km away
    • Port VincentLabor 34.3% · Coalition 65.7% TPP (2025)28.1 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

    Socio-economic

    IRSAD decile (2021)
    3/10
    IRSD decile (2021)
    3/10

    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

    More in Yorke Peninsula Council

    Other suburbs in the same local government area.

    Comparable suburbs

    Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.