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Tasmania · Postcode 7005
Sandy Bay postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 2 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Sandy Bay at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Sandy Bay ranks: household income is in the top 10% of TAS suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in TAS; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Sandy Bay vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Sandy Bay | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,915 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $418 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.4% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Sandy Bay (7005) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 2 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area. It is administered by Hobart.
According to the 2021 Census, Sandy Bay has a population of 12,315 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,915, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 100 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Sandy Bay includes a median weekly rent of $418, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 4,735 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sandy Bay scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Sandy Bay area, including The Hutchins School, Mount Carmel College, Fahan School and others.
Sandy Bay is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area in Tasmania.
Sandy Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7005 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 12,315 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,915/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $887/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $418 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1776/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,735 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 100 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -42.901 |
| Longitude | 147.327 |
| Distance from Hobart | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart Inner |
| Local Government | Hobart |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
| State Electorate | Clark (Nelson) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,511 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,560 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,794 (30.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,644 (21.5%) |
| 65+ years | 2,794 (22.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,049 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 759 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 483 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 444 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 370 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 142 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 139 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 404 (8.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,902 (40.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,600 (34.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 775 (16.6%) |
Schools in Sandy Bay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Sandy Bay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Sandy Bay
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.