Foster vs Sandy Point
The verdict
Foster is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $785K in Sandy Point. Foster rates higher for liveability (37 vs 19). Sandy Point rates higher for education (66 vs 47). Sandy Point is closer to the coast (90 m vs 2.4 km).
Scores
FosterSandy Point
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 26 |
| Transport | 4 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 66 |
| Liveability | 37 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,044 | 312 |
| Median age | 59 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $975 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 41.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Foster Moderate Growth · Sandy Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $593K | $785K |
| Median unit price | $330K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.8% | -37.4% |
| 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
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 294 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 685 | 1,282 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,354 | 2,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Foster · Sandy Point
Transport
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 4 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 51.1 km | 66.5 km |
Liveability
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 90 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 144.3 km | 150.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 54.9 km | 52.9 km |
Population & growth
| Foster | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,044 | 312 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,099 | 320 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,474 | 378 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Foster or Sandy Point?
Foster is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $785K.
Which has better public transport, Foster or Sandy Point?
Foster has the higher transport score (Foster 4/100 vs Sandy Point 0/100).
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