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Sandy Bay Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Sandy Bay Compares
Sandy Bay vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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
Suburbs Near Sandy Bay
Same Postcode (7005)
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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.