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Sandilands

SA 5571 • South Australia

85
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
179.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalQuietAgricultural

About Sandilands

Sandilands is a small rural locality on the east coast of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, situated immediately adjoining Gulf St Vincent approximately 88 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Covering around 179 square kilometres, the locality falls within the Yorke Peninsula Council and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Maitland, the municipal seat of the council. With a population of 85 at the 2021 Census, Sandilands is a sparsely settled farming district where primary production dominates the landscape.

The locality takes its name from Robert Hamilton Sandilands, a settler who lived in the area during the 1880s, and the name was formally gazetted in 1999. The surrounding region is characteristic of the mid-Yorke Peninsula, with cereal cropping and sheep grazing on broad, gently undulating plains that meet the calm waters of Gulf St Vincent. The nearby town of Maitland provides the closest services, including a supermarket, hospital, schools, and community facilities, while the larger regional hub of Minlaton lies to the south.

Sandilands falls under postcode 5571 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5571
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Narungga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.51°, 137.81°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
179.15 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A Private vehicle required; nearest services in Maitland (~18km)

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
88 km
By Train
No rail service to Sandilands or the Yorke Peninsula.
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Access via Yorke Highway through Maitland. Private vehicle is essential for all travel.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Sandilands is a remote rural locality with no local amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
85
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandilands known for? +

Sandilands is known as a quiet rural locality on the eastern shore of the Yorke Peninsula, adjoining Gulf St Vincent. The area is primarily devoted to cereal cropping and sheep grazing, and takes its name from settler Robert Hamilton Sandilands who lived there in the 1880s.

How far is Sandilands from Adelaide? +

Sandilands is approximately 88 kilometres north-west of Adelaide by road, making it roughly a 1 to 1.5 hour drive depending on traffic and the route taken via the Yorke Peninsula.

Does Sandilands have public transport? +

Sandilands has no public transport services. The locality is rural and remote, and a private vehicle is essential for reaching services in Maitland (approximately 18 kilometres to the north-west) or further afield.

What is the population of Sandilands? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sandilands has a population of 85 residents, spread across approximately 179 square kilometres of the mid-Yorke Peninsula.

Is Sandilands a good place to live? +

Sandilands suits those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle close to the coastal waters of Gulf St Vincent, with wide open farmland and a peaceful community setting. Services are limited and concentrated in nearby Maitland, so residents need to be self-sufficient and comfortable with rural living.

What is the postcode for Sandilands? +

The postcode for Sandilands, South Australia is 5571, shared with several other localities in the mid-Yorke Peninsula region.