Sandgate Dc at a glance
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
37.8k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Sandgate Dc.
The postcode for Sandgate Dc is 4017 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Sandgate Dc (4017) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Sandgate Dc has roughly 37,756 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sandgate Dc scores 86/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 9 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandgate Dc's population at 37,756, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
37,756
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
37,756
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
86
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandgate Dc.
Local schools for Sandgate Dc
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Government School Catchment
Sandgate State School
Shorncliffe State School
Sandgate District State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sandgate Dc.
- What is the Sandgate Dc postcode?
- Sandgate Dc is in the 4017 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Sandgate Dc?
- Sandgate Dc is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4017. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandgate Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Sandgate Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Sandgate Dc on this page, including Sacred Heart Primary School, Sandgate State School, Shorncliffe State School.
- How walkable is Sandgate Dc?
- Sandgate Dc has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sandgate Dc?
- Sandgate Dc is close to Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Deagon, Nashville, Brighton Nathan Street.
- What is the population of Sandgate Dc?
- The population of Sandgate Dc is approximately 37,756 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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