Newcastle City Council
Sandgate
Sandgate at a glance
Median house
$4,300,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$297,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
70
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
276
Median age 69
About
Welcome to Sandgate.
Sandgate is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$4,300,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $297,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$288/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$4,300,000
Sales data pending
$297,360
Sales data pending
70
Average days to sell
276
Median age: 69
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20260.46%
Based on $4,300,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.04%
Based on $297,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202643%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202670 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
276
Median age
69
Family households
43%
Lone person
49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
157
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.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandgate.
Local schools for Sandgate
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
Shortland Public School
Mayfield West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sandgate.
- What is the median house price in Sandgate?
- The median house price in Sandgate, NSW 2304 is $4,300,000. The median unit price is $297,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Sandgate postcode?
- Sandgate is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $288.
- What schools are in Sandgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Sandgate on this page, including Awabakal Environmental Education Centre, Shortland Public School, Margaret Jurd College.
- How walkable is Sandgate?
- Sandgate has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Sandgate?
- Sandgate is close to Warabrook, Shortland, Hexham, Newcastle University, Callaghan.
- What is the population of Sandgate?
- Sandgate has approximately 276 residents. The median age is 69.
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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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