Sandy Ridges at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
111
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Sandy Ridges.
The postcode for Sandy Ridges is 4615 (QLD).
Sandy Ridges (4615) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Sandy Ridges has roughly 111 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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What it’s like to live here.
Sandy Ridges 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, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sandy Ridges's population at 111, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
111
Median age
52
Family households
69%
Lone person
31%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
111
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gympie Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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.
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Education
Schools in Sandy Ridges.
Local schools for Sandy Ridges
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Government School Catchment
Coolabunia State School
Nanango State High School
Nanango State School
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Frequently asked
About Sandy Ridges.
- What is the Sandy Ridges postcode?
- Sandy Ridges is in the 4615 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Sandy Ridges?
- Sandy Ridges is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4615, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sandy Ridges?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $195.
- What schools are in Sandy Ridges?
- There are 10 schools serving Sandy Ridges on this page, including Coolabunia State School, St John's Lutheran School, Nanango State High School.
- How walkable is Sandy Ridges?
- Sandy Ridges has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sandy Ridges?
- Sandy Ridges is close to Wyalla, Wattle Camp, Runnymede, Booie, Hodgleigh.
- What is the population of Sandy Ridges?
- The population of Sandy Ridges is approximately 111 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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