Beaumaris vs Sandringham
The verdict
Beaumaris is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.25M in Sandringham. Sandringham rates higher for transport (98 vs 72). Sandringham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (40 vs 72 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sandringham rates higher (74 vs 68/100 in Beaumaris).
Scores
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 93 |
| Transport | 72 | 98 |
| Education | 89 | 91 |
| Liveability | 89 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,947 | 10,926 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,626 | $2,313 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.2% | 60.8% |
| Born in Australia | 73.6% | 70.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Beaumaris Moderate Growth · Sandringham Moderate Growth
Property
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.05M | $2.25M |
| Median unit price | $1.24M | $813K |
| House price YoY | -9.9% | -8.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 588 | 494 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 108 | 73 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,631 | 3,835 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,130 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beaumaris · Sandringham
Transport
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 960 m |
Liveability
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 24 |
| Parks | 13 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 790 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.9 km | 16.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 980 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 850 m |
Population & growth
| Beaumaris | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,947 | 10,926 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,305 | 11,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,200 | 12,691 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.64% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beaumaris or Sandringham?
Sandringham has the higher residential safety score (Beaumaris 68/100 vs Sandringham 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Beaumaris or Sandringham?
Beaumaris is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.25M.
Which has better schools, Beaumaris or Sandringham?
Beaumaris has a higher average school ICSEA (Beaumaris 1133 vs Sandringham 1130; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beaumaris or Sandringham?
Sandringham has the higher transport score (Beaumaris 72/100 vs Sandringham 98/100).
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