Moving to Sandringham NSW 2219
What the official numbers say about living in Sandringham — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median household income of $2,101 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Sandringham grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (976 → 1,275 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Greece, China, Egypt; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Arabic, Macedonian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Sandringham sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (53% of workers), while 44% work from home.
Nearest train station: Carlton, 3.6 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: UTS Shuttle Bus, 8.6 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Cronulla, 6.5 km south.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 6.9 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 44 schools · 22 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 43 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Sandringham profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: The Scots College Brighton Preparatory School 850 m · Sans Souci Public School 1 km · St Finbar's Catholic Primary School 1.2 km · St George Christian School Infants Campus 1.3 km · Ramsgate Public School 1.9 km · Taren Point Public School 2.7 km · Sylvania Public School 2.7 km · Blakehurst Public School 2.8 km
Groceries: Supabarn 900 m · Aldi 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Aqua Flora Park 150 m · Cook Park 250 m · Clareville Park 250 m · Equestrian Park 300 m · Scott Park 350 m · Peter Depena Reserve 600 m · Griffiths Reserve 650 m · Noel Seiffert Reserve 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Sandringham, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Silver Gull · Noisy Miner · Australian Raven · Little Pied Cormorant.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Sandringham, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham here | 1,275 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Dolls Point | 1,633 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Sans Souci | 10,864 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
| Ramsgate | 1,151 | — | 9/10 | 22% |
| Ramsgate Beach | 1,734 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Beverley Park | 2,646 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Kogarah Bay | 2,102 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bayside — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cook — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2219 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Sandringham profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $550 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 976 people to 1,275. It sits about 16 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Carlton station is roughly 3.6 km away. Local government is Bayside council, and the federal seat is Cook.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Sandringham vs Dolls Point · Sandringham vs Ramsgate.
Nearby guides: Dolls Point · Sans Souci · Ramsgate · Ramsgate Beach · Beverley Park · Kogarah Bay.
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