Sandford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,023
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Sandford.
The postcode for Sandford is 3312 (VIC).
Sandford (3312) sits in the Southern Grampians region of Victoria.
Sandford has roughly 1,023 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.
Sandford 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandford's population at 1,023, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,023
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$120/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$102/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,023
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 December 2025· 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 Sandford.
Local schools for Sandford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Casterton Primary School
Casterton Secondary College
Non-Government Schools
Sacred Heart School
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Frequently asked
About Sandford.
- What is the Sandford postcode?
- Sandford is in the 3312 postcode, in VIC, in the Southern Grampians Shire Council region.
- Where is Sandford?
- Sandford is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3312, in the Southern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $102.
- What schools are in Sandford?
- There are 3 schools serving Sandford on this page, including Sacred Heart School, Casterton Primary School, Casterton Secondary College.
- How walkable is Sandford?
- Sandford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandford?
- Sandford is close to Muntham, Muntham, Clover Flat, Casterton, Henty.
- What is the population of Sandford?
- The population of Sandford is approximately 1,023 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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