Sandy Point, NSW 2172 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sandy Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2172, home to 597 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area and roughly 28 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,986 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,234 /week
- Median family income
- $3,166 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $510 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,754
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Casula Public School
- Wattle Grove Public School
- Casula High School
- Lurnea High School
- Prestons Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 59 bus stops
- Casula Station, Platform 2
- Casula Station, Platform 1
- St Andrews Park, St Andrews Bvd
- St Andrews Bvd Before Buckland Rd
- St Andrews Bvd Before Westchester Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 22 parks and reserves
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 28.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 65.6% of the 227 resolvable premises in Sandy Point. 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: 65.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 34.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 35 across postcode 2172 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9 violent offences, 7 other offences, 6 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sandy Point?
Sandy Point (NSW 2172) had 597 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Sandy Point?
The median advertised rent in Sandy Point is $510/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sandy Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sandy Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Casula Public School (1.1 km), Wattle Grove Public School (2 km), Casula High School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sandy Point?
Sandy Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (65.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sandy Point?
Across postcode 2172, 35 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (9), other (7), vehicle theft (6). 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 Sandy Point?
In Sandy Point, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (28.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sandy Point?
61 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sandy Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 train 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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