Sandy Grove, SA 5275 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Sandy Grove is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5275, home to 124 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Robe local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 223 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Population124
Median age48
Area26.5 km²
To CBD223 km
LGAKingston (SA)

Demographics

Population
124
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,375 /week
Median personal income
$762 /week
Median family income
$1,875 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Kingston (SA)
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median monthly mortgage
$1,600

Schools

  • Kingston Community School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 4 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 75.0% of the 16 resolvable premises in Sandy Grove. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fibre to the Node: 25.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 75.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 41 across postcode 5275 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 18% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12 violent offences, 11 theft, 7 break-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sandy Grove?

Sandy Grove (SA 5275) had 124 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Kingston (SA) local government area.

Are there schools in Sandy Grove?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Sandy Grove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kingston Community School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Sandy Grove?

Sandy Grove is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (75% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Sandy Grove?

Across postcode 5275, 41 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (12), theft (11), break-ins (7). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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