Bogan Shire Council

Sandy Creek

NSW2835

Sandy Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,793

Median age 36

The brief

What to know about Sandy Creek.

The postcode for Sandy Creek is 2835 (NSW).

Sandy Creek (2835) sits in the Bogan region of NSW.

Sandy Creek has roughly 3,793 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sandy Creek's population at 3,793, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

3,793

Median age

36

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$170/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,793

Median age: 36

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Sandy Creek.

Local schools for Sandy Creek

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Government School Catchment

Cobar High School

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Cobar Public School

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Non-Government Schools

St John's Parish School

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Frequently asked

About Sandy Creek.

What is the Sandy Creek postcode?
Sandy Creek is in the 2835 postcode, in NSW, in the Bogan Shire Council region.
Where is Sandy Creek?
Sandy Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2835, in the Bogan Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Sandy Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Sandy Creek?
There are 3 schools serving Sandy Creek on this page, including Cobar High School, Cobar Public School, St John's Parish 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 Lerida, Cubba, Cobar, Tindarey, Kulwin.
What is the population of Sandy Creek?
The population of Sandy Creek is approximately 3,793 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.

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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