Clarence Valley Council
The Sandon
The Sandon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,304
Median age 68
The brief
What to know about The Sandon.
The Sandon (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
The Sandon has roughly 8,304 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.
The Sandon 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Sandon's population at 8,304, with a median age of 68. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
8,304
Median age
68
Family households
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Lone person
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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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
8,304
Median age: 68
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in The Sandon.
Local schools for The Sandon
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Government School Catchment
Tucabia Public School
Gulmarrad Public School
Wooli Public School
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Frequently asked
About The Sandon.
- What is the The Sandon postcode?
- The Sandon is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Sandon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in The Sandon?
- There are 20 schools serving The Sandon on this page, including Tucabia Public School, Gulmarrad Public School, Wooli Public School.
- How walkable is The Sandon?
- The Sandon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Sandon?
- The Sandon is close to Brooms Head, Sandon, Bookram, Minnie Water, Shark Creek.
- What is the population of The Sandon?
- The Sandon has approximately 8,304 residents. The median age is 68.
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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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