Sandy Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,913
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Sandy Beach.
The postcode for Sandy Beach is 2456 (NSW).
Sandy Beach (2456) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Sandy Beach has roughly 2,913 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Sandy Beach 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandy Beach's population at 2,913, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,913
Median age
35
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
2,913
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
167
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandy Beach.
Local schools for Sandy Beach
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Government School Catchment
Sandy Beach Public School
Woolgoolga Public School
Woolgoolga High School
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Frequently asked
About Sandy Beach.
- What is the Sandy Beach postcode?
- Sandy Beach is in the 2456 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Sandy Beach?
- Sandy Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2456, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandy Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Sandy Beach?
- There are 5 schools serving Sandy Beach on this page, including Sandy Beach Public School, Woolgoolga Public School, St Francis Xavier Primary School.
- How walkable is Sandy Beach?
- Sandy Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Sandy Beach?
- Sandy Beach is close to Emerald Beach, Woolgoolga, Safety Beach, Moonee Beach, Mullaway.
- What is the population of Sandy Beach?
- The population of Sandy Beach is approximately 2,913 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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