Richmond Valley Council
Sandilands
Sandilands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Sandilands.
Sandilands (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Sandilands has roughly 20 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Sandilands 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandilands's population at 20, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
20
Median age
51
Family households
64%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandilands.
Local schools for Sandilands
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Government School Catchment
Tabulam Public School
Mummulgum Public School
Bonalbo Central School
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Frequently asked
About Sandilands.
- What is the Sandilands postcode?
- Sandilands is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandilands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Sandilands?
- There are 3 schools serving Sandilands on this page, including Tabulam Public School, Mummulgum Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
- How walkable is Sandilands?
- Sandilands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandilands?
- Sandilands is close to Culmaran Creek, Mallanganee, Tunglebung, Lower Bottle Creek, Pagans Flat.
- What is the population of Sandilands?
- Sandilands has approximately 20 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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