Sandhurst East at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
41.8k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Sandhurst East.
The postcode for Sandhurst East is 3550 (VIC).
Sandhurst East (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria.
Sandhurst East has roughly 41,839 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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What it’s like to live here.
Sandhurst East scores 6/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandhurst East's population at 41,839, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
41,839
Median age
40
Family households
–
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)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41,839
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandhurst East.
Local schools for Sandhurst East
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Government School Catchment
Lightning Reef Primary School
Eaglehawk Secondary College
California Gully Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sandhurst East.
- What is the Sandhurst East postcode?
- Sandhurst East is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- Where is Sandhurst East?
- Sandhurst East is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3550, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Sandhurst East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Sandhurst East?
- There are 20 schools serving Sandhurst East on this page, including Lightning Reef Primary School, St Liborius' School, Eaglehawk Secondary College.
- How walkable is Sandhurst East?
- Sandhurst East has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sandhurst East?
- Sandhurst East is close to California Gully, Long Gully, North Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Jackass Flat.
- What is the population of Sandhurst East?
- The population of Sandhurst East is approximately 41,839 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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