Sanctuary Point at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
7,874
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Sanctuary Point.
The postcode for Sanctuary Point is 2540 (NSW).
Sanctuary Point (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Sanctuary Point has roughly 7,874 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sanctuary Point scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sanctuary Point's population at 7,874, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,874
Median age
47
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
7,874
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
443
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sanctuary Point.
Local schools for Sanctuary Point
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Government School Catchment
Sanctuary Point Public School
Vincentia High School
Vincentia Public School
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Frequently asked
About Sanctuary Point.
- What is the Sanctuary Point postcode?
- Sanctuary Point is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Sanctuary Point?
- Sanctuary Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Sanctuary Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Sanctuary Point?
- There are 8 schools serving Sanctuary Point on this page, including Sanctuary Point Public School, Vincentia High School, Vincentia Public School.
- How walkable is Sanctuary Point?
- Sanctuary Point has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Sanctuary Point?
- Sanctuary Point is close to Old Erowal Bay, Worrowing Heights, Bream Beach, Erowal Bay, St Georges Basin.
- What is the population of Sanctuary Point?
- The population of Sanctuary Point is approximately 7,874 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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