Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lower Sandy Bay vs Sandy Bay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sandy Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandy Bay (1106) sits above Lower Sandy Bay (1101).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Sandy Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1101).

Common questionsLower Sandy Bay vs Sandy Bay

Common questions

Does Lower Sandy Bay or Sandy Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Bay scores 1106 vs 1101 in Lower Sandy Bay. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Lower Sandy Bay
Metric
Sandy Bay

Price & Market

Median house
$1,267,500
Median unit
$720,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$357/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$418/wk
Owner occupied
62.0%
Renter occupied
34.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

14
Walk score
0
Transit score
10
Bike score
13,947
Population
12,315
37
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1101
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).