Sandhill Lake at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Sandhill Lake.
The postcode for Sandhill Lake is 3579 (VIC).
Sandhill Lake (3579) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria.
Sandhill Lake has roughly 9 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sandhill Lake 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandhill Lake's population at 9, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (60%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
9
Median age
28
Family households
–
Lone person
60%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 28
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Sandhill Lake.
Local schools for Sandhill Lake
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Government School Catchment
Kerang Technical High School
Kerang Primary School
Kerang South Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Sandhill Lake.
- What is the Sandhill Lake postcode?
- Sandhill Lake is in the 3579 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- Where is Sandhill Lake?
- Sandhill Lake is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3579, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandhill Lake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Sandhill Lake?
- There are 7 schools serving Sandhill Lake on this page, including Kerang Christian College, Kerang Technical High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Sandhill Lake?
- Sandhill Lake has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandhill Lake?
- Sandhill Lake is close to Budgerum East, Bael Bael, Pine View, Normanville, Fairley.
- What is the population of Sandhill Lake?
- The population of Sandhill Lake is approximately 9 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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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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