Sandilands at a glance
Population
85
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Sandilands.
The postcode for Sandilands is 5571 (SA).
Sandilands (5571) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Sandilands has roughly 85 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandilands's population at 85, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
85
Median age
41
Family households
88%
Lone person
25%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
85
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandilands.
Local schools for Sandilands
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Government School Catchment
Ardrossan Area School
Central Yorke School
Curramulka Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sandilands.
- What is the Sandilands postcode?
- Sandilands is in the 5571 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Sandilands?
- Sandilands is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5571, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Sandilands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Sandilands?
- There are 4 schools serving Sandilands on this page, including Ardrossan Area School, Maitland Lutheran School, Central Yorke School.
- What suburbs are near Sandilands?
- Sandilands is close to James Well, Rogues Point, Ardrossan, Pine Point, Tiddy Widdy Beach.
- What is the population of Sandilands?
- The population of Sandilands is approximately 85 (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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