Sandringham

VIC 3191 • Greater Melbourne

10,926
Population (2021)
$56,680
Median Income
3.70 kmΒ²
Area
33m
Elevation
Bayside PremiumBeach LifestyleFamily-FriendlyAffluent

About Sandringham

Sandringham is a prestigious bayside suburb 17 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD, representing Port Phillip Bay living at its finest. The Sandringham line terminus provides city access, while the village atmosphere of Bay Road offers boutique shopping and dining. The beach and yacht club define weekend life.

This is Melbourne's aspirational baysideβ€”heritage homes, excellent schools, and genuine beach lifestyle attract those willing to pay premium prices. The community is established and family-oriented, with generations of families maintaining ties. Sandringham attracts affluent families seeking the quintessential Melbourne bayside experience.

Sandringham falls under postcode 3191 and is governed by Bayside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3191
Urban Area
Bayside
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.95Β°, 145.01Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.70 kmΒ²
Elevation
33m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Waltham Street & Abbots Street Sandringham 3191 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,708
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
47 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
10,241
Census 2021
10,926
6.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$48,204
Income 2021
$56,680
17.6% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,670
Born Overseas 2,835

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 783
  • 2. New Zealand 203
  • 3. South Africa 153
  • 4. China 144
  • 5. Scotland 113
  • 6. United States 98
  • 7. Germany 96
  • 8. Italy 86
  • 9. India 77
  • 10. Ireland 72
  • 11. Canada 50
  • 12. Greece 49
  • 13. Netherlands 48
  • 14. Poland 41
  • 15. Malaysia 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,575
Australian 3,241
Irish 1,626
Scottish 1,449
German 539
Italian 535
Greek 306
Chinese 300
Dutch 218
Indian 148

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,294
Both parents born in Australia
3,588
Both parents born overseas
1,567
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.1%
Christianity
44.8%
Judaism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
433 (4.0%)
5-14 years
1,302 (11.9%)
15-19 years
702 (6.4%)
20-24 years
509 (4.7%)
25-34 years
832 (7.6%)
35-44 years
1,297 (11.9%)
45-54 years
1,748 (16.0%)
55-64 years
1,580 (14.5%)
65-74 years
1,262 (11.6%)
75-84 years
764 (7.0%)
85+ years
488 (4.5%)

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