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Sandy Creek Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Sandy Creek Compares
Sandy Creek vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Sandy Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,489 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Sandy Creek is a locality 251 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3695. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Indigo.
According to the 2021 Census, Sandy Creek has a population of 200 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,489, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 6 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Sandy Creek includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 72 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sandy Creek scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Sandy Creek is served by Upper Sandy Creek Primary School.
Sandy Creek is part of the Wodonga - Alpine statistical area in Victoria.
Sandy Creek Details
| Postcode | 3695 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 200 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,489/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $842/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 94.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 72 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.3581428 |
| Longitude | 147.131622 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 251 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wodonga - Alpine |
| Local Government | Indigo |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 43 (21.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (7.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (17.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 65 (32.5%) |
| 65+ years | 36 (18.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 24 (12.0%) |
| Asthma | 18 (9.0%) |
| Cancer | 11 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8 (11.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (35.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (52.2%) |
Schools in Sandy Creek
Suburbs Near Sandy Creek
Same Postcode (3695)
More Sandy Creek Data
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.