Sandy Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Sandy Hill.
The postcode for Sandy Hill is 2372 (NSW).
Sandy Hill (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Sandy Hill has roughly 44 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Hill 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandy Hill's population at 44, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
44
Median age
59
Family households
80%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandy Hill.
Local schools for Sandy Hill
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Government School Catchment
Drake Public School
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Tenterfield High School
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Frequently asked
About Sandy Hill.
- What is the Sandy Hill postcode?
- Sandy Hill is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Sandy Hill?
- Sandy Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandy Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Sandy Hill?
- There are 7 schools serving Sandy Hill on this page, including Drake Public School, The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School, Tenterfield High School.
- How walkable is Sandy Hill?
- Sandy Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandy Hill?
- Sandy Hill is close to Timbarra, Boorook, Boonoo Boonoo, Black Swamp, Drake.
- What is the population of Sandy Hill?
- The population of Sandy Hill is approximately 44 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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