South Gippsland Shire Council
Sandy Point
Sandy Point at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,223
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Sandy Point.
Sandy Point (3959) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Sandy Point has roughly 1,223 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 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandy Point's population at 1,223, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,223
Median age
53
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,223
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Foster Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Corner Inlet College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Sandy Point.
- What is the Sandy Point postcode?
- Sandy Point is in the 3959 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandy Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Sandy Point?
- There are 3 schools serving Sandy Point on this page, including Corner Inlet College, Fish Creek and District Primary School, Foster Primary School.
- How walkable is Sandy Point?
- Sandy Point has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandy Point?
- Sandy Point is close to Shallow Inlet, Waratah Bay, Yanakie, Waratah North, Walkerville North.
- What is the population of Sandy Point?
- Sandy Point has approximately 1,223 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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