Lower Sandy Bay vs Sandy Bay

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

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Lower Sandy Bay and Sandy Bay side by side

MeasureLower Sandy BaySandy Bay
Price and market
Median house–$1,267,500
Median unit–$720,000
Renting
House rent$420/wk$420/wk
Unit rent$357/wk$418/wk
Owner occupied–62.0%
Renter occupied–34.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11011106
Lifestyle and people
Walk score14–
Transit score0–
Bike score10–
Population–12,315
Median age–39
Climate
Annual rainfall554 mm554 mm
Mean max, January22.5°C22.5°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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).

Lower 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.