Sandy Point at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
597
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Sandy Point.
The postcode for Sandy Point is 2172 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Sandy Point (2172) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Sandy Point has roughly 597 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Point scores 2/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandy Point's population at 597, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
597
Median age
41
Family households
91%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$369/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
597
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
2
10
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sandy Point.
Local schools for Sandy Point
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Government School Catchment
Panania Public School
Picnic Point Public School
East Hills Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sandy Point.
- What is the Sandy Point postcode?
- Sandy Point is in the 2172 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Sandy Point?
- Sandy Point is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2172. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandy Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $369, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Sandy Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Sandy Point on this page, including Panania Public School, Picnic Point Public School, East Hills Public School.
- How walkable is Sandy Point?
- Sandy Point has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Sandy Point?
- Sandy Point is close to East Hills, Picnic Point, Pleasure Point, Panania, Voyager Point.
- What is the population of Sandy Point?
- The population of Sandy Point is approximately 597 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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