Sandy Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,403
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Sandy Creek.
The postcode for Sandy Creek is 2338 (NSW).
Sandy Creek (2338) sits in the Tamworth region of NSW.
Sandy Creek has roughly 1,403 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Sandy Creek 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandy Creek's population at 1,403, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,403
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,403
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Sandy Creek.
Local schools for Sandy Creek
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Government School Catchment
Blandford Public School
Murrurundi Public School
Belltrees Public School
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Frequently asked
About Sandy Creek.
- What is the Sandy Creek postcode?
- Sandy Creek is in the 2338 postcode, in NSW, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- Where is Sandy Creek?
- Sandy Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2338, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandy Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Sandy Creek?
- There are 10 schools serving Sandy Creek on this page, including Blandford Public School, Murrurundi Public School, Belltrees Public School.
- How walkable is Sandy Creek?
- Sandy Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandy Creek?
- Sandy Creek is close to Scotts Creek, Murulla, Blandford, Green Creek, Timor.
- What is the population of Sandy Creek?
- The population of Sandy Creek is approximately 1,403 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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