Sandhurst vs Skye
The verdict
Skye is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $1.04M in Sandhurst. Sandhurst rates higher for transport (42 vs 22). Skye rates higher for liveability (66 vs 58). Sandhurst has a shorter estimated CBD commute (122 vs 130 min). On the separate residential safety score, Skye rates higher (100 vs 79/100 in Sandhurst).
Scores
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 45 |
| Transport | 42 | 22 |
| Education | 59 | 46 |
| Liveability | 58 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,211 | 8,088 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,714 | $2,004 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 25.3% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 75.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Sandhurst Moderate Growth · Skye Moderate Growth
Property
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $757K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $542K |
| House price YoY | -0.7% | -0.9% |
| 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
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 499 | 136 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 210 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 77 | 247 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,938 | 3,289 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 994 |
Transport
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 130 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 31 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.8 km | 39.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.7 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Sandhurst | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,211 | 8,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,280 | 8,195 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,982 | 9,284 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.33% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sandhurst or Skye?
Skye has the higher residential safety score (Sandhurst 79/100 vs Skye 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Sandhurst or Skye?
Skye is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $1.04M.
Which has better public transport, Sandhurst or Skye?
Sandhurst has the higher transport score (Sandhurst 42/100 vs Skye 22/100).
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