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Sandy Bay

TAS 7005 • Greater Hobart

12,315
Population (2021)
$46,124
Median Income
6.99 km²
Area
51m
Elevation
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About Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay is Hobart's most prestigious suburb, stretching from the waterfront to the slopes of Mount Wellington just 3 kilometres from the CBD. The University of Tasmania campus brings academic life, while the Wrest Point casino marks the waterfront.

Affluence and character define Sandy Bay—heritage homes, excellent schools, and proximity to both city and mountain create Hobart's most desirable address. The suburb attracts academics, professionals, and established families.

Sandy Bay falls under postcode 7005 and is governed by Hobart Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clark (Nelson) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7005
Urban Area
Hobart
LGA
Hobart
Federal Electorate
Clark
State Electorate
Clark (Nelson)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.91°, 147.34°
Statistical Area
Greater Hobart
Area
6.99 km²
Elevation
51m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Sandy Bay Road Sandy bay 7005 TAS
  • Woolworths
    57 King Street Sandy Bay 7005 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$418
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,927
Census 2021
12,315
▲ 3.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,788
Income 2021
$46,124
▲ 32.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,416
Born Overseas 4,439

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,256
  • 2. England 551
  • 3. India 348
  • 4. Nepal 162
  • 5. Malaysia 149
  • 6. New Zealand 137
  • 7. South Africa 110
  • 8. Hong Kong 102
  • 9. Vietnam 93
  • 10. United States 83
  • 11. Greece 79
  • 12. South Korea 77
  • 13. Philippines 71
  • 14. Sri Lanka 65
  • 15. Scotland 62

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,471
Australian 3,318
Chinese 1,783
Irish 1,286
Scottish 1,279
German 426
Indian 342
Italian 271
Greek 248
Dutch 223

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,497
Both parents born in Australia
4,961
Both parents born overseas
1,340
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.3%
Christianity
35.1%
Hinduism
3.1%
Buddhism
2.5%
Islam
2.4%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
413 (3.4%)
5-14 years
1,098 (8.9%)
15-19 years
613 (5.0%)
20-24 years
947 (7.7%)
25-34 years
2,448 (19.9%)
35-44 years
1,346 (10.9%)
45-54 years
1,294 (10.5%)
55-64 years
1,350 (11.0%)
65-74 years
1,426 (11.6%)
75-84 years
921 (7.5%)
85+ years
447 (3.6%)

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