City of Hobart
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay at a glance
Median house
$1,267,500
Median unit
$720,000
Population
12.3k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Sandy Bay.
Sandy Bay (7005) sits in the Hobart region of Tasmania. The median house here is $1,267,500, well above the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Sandy Bay has roughly 12,315 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandy Bay's population at 12,315, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,315
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,267,500 on a typical sale, well above the Tasmania median. Units come in around $720,000, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $254,000. Prices sit well above the Tasmania median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,267,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $720,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$418/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$1,267,500
$720,000
12,315
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.72% (median rent $420/wk against a $1,267,500 price tag). Units yield 3.02% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.72%
Based on $1,267,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.02%
Based on $720,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandy Bay.
Local schools for Sandy Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Princes Street Primary School
Albuera Street Primary School
Waimea Heights Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sandy Bay.
- What is the median house price in Sandy Bay?
- The median house price in Sandy Bay, TAS 7005 is $1,267,500. The median unit price is $720,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Sandy Bay postcode?
- Sandy Bay is in the 7005 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Hobart region.
- What is the average rent in Sandy Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $418.
- What schools are in Sandy Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Sandy Bay on this page, including Mount Carmel College, The Hutchins School, Princes Street Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay is close to University Of Tasmania, Dynnyrne, Battery Point, South Hobart, Hobart.
- What is the population of Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay has approximately 12,315 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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