Sandy Bay, TAS 7005 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Sandy Bay is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7005, home to 12,315 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hobart local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 4 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$418 /wk
Population12,315
Median age39
Area6.9 km²
To CBD4 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
12,315
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,915 /week
Median personal income
$887 /week
Median family income
$2,415 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Hobart
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$418 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Albuera Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Princes Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Goulburn Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • South Hobart Primary School Primary · Government
  • Waimea Heights Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 34 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 110 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Sandy Bay Rd at Duke St bus · 107 m
  • Sandy Bay Rd opp Duke St bus · 142 m
  • Sandy Bay Rd opp Magnet Ct bus · 198 m
  • Sandy Bay Rd at Magnet Ct bus · 205 m
  • Brooke Street Pier ferry · 1419 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 97 cafés
  • 134 restaurants
  • 57 pubs and bars
  • 219 parks and reserves
  • 20 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 9 supermarkets
  • 25 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 3.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 62.5% of the 6,536 resolvable premises in Sandy Bay. 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: 62.5%
  • Fibre to the Building: 0.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 37.0%

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: 5,184 across the Hobart LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,893 other offences, 793 violent offences, 228 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Hobart — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sandy Bay?

Sandy Bay (TAS 7005) had 12,315 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in Sandy Bay?

The median advertised rent in Sandy Bay is $418/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Sandy Bay?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sandy Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Albuera Street Primary School (0.7 km), Princes Street Primary School (0.8 km), Goulburn Street Primary School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Sandy Bay?

Sandy Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (62.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Sandy Bay?

Across Hobart LGA, 5,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,893), violent (793), vehicle theft (228). 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 Bay?

In Sandy Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Sandy Bay?

111 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sandy Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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