Sandy Crossing, NSW 2460

Richmond Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2460

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 1 house sale was recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Sandy Crossing

Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460)

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What to know about Sandy Crossing

Sandy Crossing (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Sandy Crossing has roughly 26 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Sandy Crossing 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.

Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,136 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Sandy Crossing

Schools serving Sandy Crossing: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Tucabia Public School

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Induna School

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Gillwinga Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Sandy Crossing's population at 26, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (120% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
26
Median age
32
Family households
100%
Owner occupied
120%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

7 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures2 (28.6%)
Arson1 (14.3%)
Theft1 (14.3%)
Assault1 (14.3%)
Malicious damage to property1 (14.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,136 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Sandy Crossing

What is the Sandy Crossing postcode?
Sandy Crossing is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Sandy Crossing?
Sandy Crossing is a suburb in the Richmond Valley Council area, NSW 2460.
What is the average rent in Sandy Crossing?
The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $415.
What schools are in Sandy Crossing?
There are 14 schools serving Sandy Crossing on this page, including Tucabia Public School, Clarence Valley Anglican School, St Andrew's Christian School.
How walkable is Sandy Crossing?
Sandy Crossing has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sandy Crossing?
Sandy Crossing is close to Pillar Valley, Lavadia, Glenugie, Calamia, Clarenza.
What is the population of Sandy Crossing?
The population of Sandy Crossing is approximately 26 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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