Sandhurst, VIC 3977 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sandhurst is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3977, home to 5,211 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Frankston local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 36 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,211
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,714 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,093 /week
- Median family income
- $2,834 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Frankston
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mornington Peninsula
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Holt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Carrum Downs Secondary College
- Banyan Fields Primary School
- Rowellyn Park Primary School
- St Joachim's School
- Skye Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops
- Sandarra Bvd/Mccormicks Rd
- McCormicks Rd/Wedge Rd
- Dampier Cl/Mccormicks Rd
- Scarlett Ave/Wedge Rd
- Rundle Dr/Wedge Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 125 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 36.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 67.6% of the 858 resolvable premises in Sandhurst. 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: 67.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,705 across postcode 3977 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 5,607 property offences, 2,244 violent offences, 545 drug offences.
- Wider Frankston LGA: 11,894 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sandhurst?
Sandhurst (VIC 3977) had 5,211 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Frankston local government area.
What is the median rent in Sandhurst?
The median advertised rent in Sandhurst is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sandhurst?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sandhurst covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Carrum Downs Secondary College (1.3 km), Banyan Fields Primary School (1.6 km), Rowellyn Park Primary School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sandhurst?
Sandhurst is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (67.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sandhurst?
Across postcode 3977, 10,705 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (5,607), violent (2,244), drug offences (545). 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 Sandhurst?
In Sandhurst, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (36.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sandhurst?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sandhurst centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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