Northern Midlands Council
Sandhill
Sandhill at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
14.1k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Sandhill.
Sandhill (7249) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Sandhill has roughly 14,056 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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 scores 14/100 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 7 government primary, 6 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandhill's population at 14,056, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,056
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,056
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandhill.
Local schools for Sandhill
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Government School Catchment
Glen Dhu Primary School
Punchbowl Primary School
Summerdale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Sandhill.
- What is the Sandhill postcode?
- Sandhill is in the 7249 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandhill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Sandhill?
- There are 20 schools serving Sandhill on this page, including Glen Dhu Primary School, John Calvin School, Punchbowl Primary School.
- How walkable is Sandhill?
- Sandhill has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Sandhill?
- Sandhill is close to South Launceston, Glen Dhu, Punchbowl, Kings Meadows, West Launceston.
- What is the population of Sandhill?
- Sandhill has approximately 14,056 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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