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 | 1,134 | 1,134 |
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 and Sandringham have similar average school ICSEA scores (1134 and 1134).
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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