Sandgate at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
276
Median age 69
The brief
What to know about Sandgate.
The postcode for Sandgate is 2304 (NSW).
Sandgate (2304) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Sandgate has roughly 276 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sandgate 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandgate's population at 276, with a median age of 69. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (49%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
276
Median age
69
Family households
43%
Lone person
49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
276
Median age: 69
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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
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Government School Catchment
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
Shortland Public School
Mayfield West Public School
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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 Sandgate postcode?
- Sandgate is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Sandgate?
- Sandgate is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2304, 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?
- The population of Sandgate is approximately 276 (2021 Census). 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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