Sandgate at a glance
Walk score
92
Walker's paradise
Population
37.8k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Sandgate.
The postcode for Sandgate is 4017 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Sandgate (4017) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Sandgate 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sandgate scores 92/100 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'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)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
37,756
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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.
92
70
100
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
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.
- What is the Sandgate postcode?
- Sandgate is in the 4017 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Sandgate?
- Sandgate 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Sandgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Sandgate on this page, including Sandgate State School, Sacred Heart Primary School, Shorncliffe State School.
- How walkable is Sandgate?
- Sandgate has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sandgate?
- Sandgate is close to Sandgate Dc, Shorncliffe, Deagon, Nashville, Brighton Nathan Street.
- What is the population of Sandgate?
- The population of Sandgate 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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