Highett vs Sandringham
The verdict
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.25M in Sandringham. Sandringham rates higher for education (91 vs 86). Sandringham is closer to the coast (790 m vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sandringham rates higher (74 vs 63/100 in Highett).
Scores
| Highett | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 86 | 91 |
| Liveability | 93 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highett | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,016 | 10,926 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,119 | $2,313 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.9% | 60.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 70.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Highett Moderate Growth · Sandringham Moderate Growth
Property
| Highett | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $2.25M |
| Median unit price | $685K | $813K |
| House price YoY | -4.5% | -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
| Highett | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 624 | 494 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 283 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 141 | 73 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,450 | 3,835 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highett | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,130 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highett · Sandringham
Transport
| Highett | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 260 m | 960 m |
Liveability
| Highett | 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 | 9 | 24 |
| Parks | 12 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 61 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 790 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.7 km | 16.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 980 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 850 m |
Population & growth
| Highett | Sandringham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,016 | 10,926 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,700 | 11,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,957 | 12,691 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.39% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highett or Sandringham?
Sandringham has the higher residential safety score (Highett 63/100 vs Sandringham 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Highett or Sandringham?
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.25M.
Which has better schools, Highett or Sandringham?
Sandringham has a higher average school ICSEA (Highett 1102 vs Sandringham 1130; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highett or Sandringham?
Highett and Sandringham have similar transport scores.
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