Sandgate, NSW 2304 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sandgate is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2304, home to 276 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 120 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 69 years
- Median household income
- $687 /week
- Median personal income
- $541 /week
- Median family income
- $1,208 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $288 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,684
- Rent share of household income
- 42%
Schools
- Mayfield West Public School
- Mayfield East Public School
- Callaghan College Waratah Campus
- Waratah West Public School
- Waratah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 43 bus stops
- Tourle Street Bridge, Tourle St
- Tourle St Before Tourle St Bridge
- Shell Beach Park, Tourle St
- Industrial Dr After Woodstock St
- Industrial Dr Before Woodstock St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 13.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 71.5% of the 347 resolvable premises in Sandgate. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 71.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 6.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 20.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,599 across postcode 2304 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 497 theft, 374 violent offences, 227 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sandgate?
Sandgate (NSW 2304) had 276 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 69. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Sandgate?
The median advertised rent in Sandgate is $288/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sandgate?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sandgate covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mayfield West Public School (1.2 km), Mayfield East Public School (1.9 km), Callaghan College Waratah Campus (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sandgate?
Sandgate is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (71.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sandgate?
Across postcode 2304, 1,599 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (497), violent (374), vehicle theft (227). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Sandgate?
In Sandgate, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (13.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sandgate?
43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sandgate centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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