Sandford at a glance
Population
2,665
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Sandford.
The postcode for Sandford is 7020 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
Sandford (7020) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania.
Sandford has roughly 2,665 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandford's population at 2,665, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,665
Median age
43
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,665
Median age: 43
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandford.
Local schools for Sandford
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Government School Catchment
Lauderdale Primary School
Bayview Secondary College
Rokeby Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sandford.
- What is the Sandford postcode?
- Sandford is in the 7020 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- Where is Sandford?
- Sandford is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7020. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the Clarence City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Sandford?
- There are 6 schools serving Sandford on this page, including Lauderdale Primary School, Bayview Secondary College, Emmanuel Christian School.
- What suburbs are near Sandford?
- Sandford is close to Cremorne, Lauderdale, Clifton Beach, Oakdowns, Roches Beach.
- What is the population of Sandford?
- The population of Sandford is approximately 2,665 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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