Clarence Valley Council
Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach at a glance
Median house
$915,000
+12.6% year on year
Median unit
$285,120
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,913
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Sandy Beach.
Sandy Beach is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$915,000
+12.6% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
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
$915,000
+12.6% annual growth
$285,120
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
2,913
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.24%
Based on $915,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.66%
Based on $285,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+12.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +12.6%/yr
2021
$506K
5-year change
+81%
2026
$915K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,913
Median age
35
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sandy Beach Public School
Woolgoolga Public School
Woolgoolga High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Sandy Beach.
- What is the median house price in Sandy Beach?
- The median house price in Sandy Beach, NSW 2456 is $915,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +12.6%.
- What is the Sandy Beach postcode?
- Sandy Beach is in the 2456 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Sandy Beach has approximately 2,913 residents. 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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