Karoonda East Murray
Sandalwood
Sandalwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
62
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Sandalwood.
Sandalwood (5309) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.
Sandalwood has roughly 62 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sandalwood scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandalwood's population at 62, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 48% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
62
Median age
48
Family households
61%
Lone person
48%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$135/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
62
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandalwood.
Local schools for Sandalwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Karoonda Area School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Sandalwood.
- What is the Sandalwood postcode?
- Sandalwood is in the 5309 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Sandalwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $135, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Sandalwood?
- There are 1 schools serving Sandalwood on this page, including Karoonda Area School.
- How walkable is Sandalwood?
- Sandalwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandalwood?
- Sandalwood is close to Halidon, Borrika, Lowaldie, Mindarie, Kalyan.
- What is the population of Sandalwood?
- Sandalwood has approximately 62 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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