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Sandy Point, NSW 2172
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,545,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$1,365,000
Gross Yield (houses)
1.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+3.0%
market range +0.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Sandy Point
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Sandy Point market and investor summary
In Sandy Point, NSW 2172, houses show a gross rental yield of 1.6%. House prices have moved +3.0% over the past year and +28.4% over three years. At 4.2% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 1.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 4.2% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Sandy Point: people, income and schools
Sandy Point is home to around 597 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 87% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $155,000 a year (about $2,990 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 31 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Sandy Point sits about 23 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 21 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 597
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $155,000/yr
- Households renting
- 11%
- Family households
- 88%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 31
- avg ICSEA 1065
- Unemployment
- 1.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 23 km
- Walk score
- 21/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Sandy Point
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What should I check before investing in Sandy Point?
Sandy Point has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. 3-year capital growth of +28.4% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Houses sell quickly (21 days on market), which points to strong sales liquidity. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Sandy Point?
The median property price in Sandy Point, NSW 2172 is $1.4M for units.
What rental yield does Sandy Point show?
The gross rental yield in Sandy Point is 1.6% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Sandy Point?
House prices in Sandy Point are up 3.0% over the past year and up 28.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Sandy Point?
The current vacancy rate in Sandy Point is 4.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Sandy Point?
Sandy Point has a population of approximately 597 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Sandy Point?
There are 31 schools within roughly 5km of Sandy Point. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Sandy Point's population growing?
The population of Sandy Point has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Sandy Point from the CBD?
Sandy Point is about 23 km from the CBD.
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