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Sandhurst, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Sandhurst is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,838. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,838 Population 1/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$36,943 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,943 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, $1,493/mo rent

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About Sandhurst

Sandhurst is an official bounded locality in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 37 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Frankston local government area. Sandhurst recorded a population of 5,211 at the 2021 census.

People

Population4,838
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$36,943
Per Capita$36,943
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$298,600
Rent$1,493
Ownership86.5%
Housing Units1,935

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population4,838
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-38.0810°, 145.2077°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$36,943
Median Age41.0 years

About Sandhurst

Sandhurst is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,838. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Sandhurst has a population of 4,838 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,838
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sandhurst vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sandhurst is $36,943, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,943. The average weekly wage is $710, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 460 business establishments.

Income: Sandhurst vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$36,943
51% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$36,943
Avg Weekly Wage$710

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)460

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sandhurst is $298,600, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,493 (28% above the national average of $1,163). 86.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,935 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$298,600
6% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,493
28% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.5%
Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units1,935

Property Tax

Climate in Sandhurst

Sandhurst has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.9°C / 68°F 14° / 25.8° 62.2
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.3° 42.3
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.2° 48.2
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.8° 65.9
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.1° / 13.8° 86.2
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.4° 77.8
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.4° 78.4
Sep 12.3°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.8° 92.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19.1° 69.5
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.2° 71.1
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.6° 76.2
Sandhurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0810°N, 145.2077°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 90 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 95 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 106 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 87 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 68 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 120 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 66 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 81 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 90 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 66 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 87 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 123 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 142 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 68 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 64 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 132 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 27 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 87 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 48 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
August 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in

Sandhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Sandhurst

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carrum Downs Secondary College
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Radio Stations near Sandhurst

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
Yarra Valley FM MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Sandhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian National Aviation Museum
Ballam Park Homestead
Emerald Museum
Fisherman's Cottage
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Hastings Museum
Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Monash Federation Centre
Monash Historic Society
Monash University Museum of Art
Mordialloc Historical Museum
Museum of Australian Photography
Old Post Office Museum
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
Twisted Science
Upwey / Belgrave RSL

Libraries in Sandhurst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Beaumaris Community Centre0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Bentleigh Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Boronia Library0.0
Braille and Talking Book Library0.0
Brighton Library0.0
Camberwell Library0.0
Carmelite Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Caulfield Library0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Clarinda Library0.0
Cornish Library0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Elsternwick Library0.0
Emerald Hill Library0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Frankston Library0.0
Glen Waverley Public Library0.0
Hampton Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Hargrave-Andrew Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Highett Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Kingston Toy Library0.0
Knox Library – Ngarrgoo0.0
Lamm Jewish Library of Australia0.0
Law Library0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Malvern Library0.0
Manga Library0.0
Mentone Public Library0.0
Middle Park Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Mornington Peninsula Library0.0
Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library0.0
Mt Waverley Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash)0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Phoenix Park Library0.0
Prahran Library0.0
Prahran Square Library0.0
Rowville Library0.0
Sandringham Library0.0
Sir Louis Matheson Library0.0
Springvale Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0
St Kilda Public Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Toorak/South Yarra Library0.0
Vermont South Library0.0
Wheelers Hill Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sandhurst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Camberwell Fresh Food Market
Fair Treasures
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gully Market
Oakleigh Market
Prahran Market
Seaford Farmer's Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market
St Kilda Twilight Market
St Kilda Twilight Market

Cafes in Sandhurst

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Power Park Cafe

Gas Stations in Sandhurst

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP

Golf Courses in Sandhurst

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eastern Sward golf club
Sandhurst Golf Club

Breweries in Sandhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bad Shepherd Brewing
Deeds Brewery
Deeds Brewery
Killer Sprocket Brewery
Mornington Peninsula Brewery
The Local Brew House
Wolf of the Willows

Stadiums & Teams in Sandhurst

TeamLeagueDivision
Kooyong Stadium
Malvern Cricket Club

Airports Near Sandhurst

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Taggerty AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sandhurst

25 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
4Cyte Pathology
ACE Sports Clinic
Airlie Women's Clinic
Albert Road General Practice
Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Aspect Heatherton
Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine
Caulfield Natural Health Clinic
Citymed
Delmont Day Program
Dr Daniel Traum
Dr Kirstin Charlesworth
Epworth Camberwell
Equilibrium
Iris Family Medicine
Medical One - Elwood
Melbourne Pathology
Prahran clinic
Prahran Market Clinic
Skindepth
The Children's Surgery
The Mornington Centre
The Social Domain
Vitality Medical
Ward Rehabilitation B

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandhurst

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Samoan Carrum Downs Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Resurrection of Saint Lazarus Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandhurst

What is the population of Sandhurst?

Sandhurst has a population of 4,838 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Sandhurst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $36,943, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $298,600 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,493 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sandhurst?

Sandhurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Sandhurst?

Sandhurst has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $710. There are 460 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sandhurst?

The median home value in Sandhurst is $298,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,493. The homeownership rate is 86.5%.

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