Sandgate
QLD 4017 · Brisbane
4,926 (2021) → 4,976 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sandgate is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4017, about 17km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Sandgate are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is right by the coast. Sandgate has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4017 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.48%), New Zealand (3.65%), Scotland (0.77%), Philippines (0.63%), Germany (0.61%)
Top languages: German (0.71%), Italian (0.41%), Spanish (0.37%), Japan (0.32%), Filipino (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1063
- Sandgate State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sandgate District State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1010
- Nashville State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1058
- Shorncliffe State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1122
- St Patrick's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1092
- St John Fisher CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1063
- Bracken Ridge State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 981
- Bracken Ridge State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 968
- Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Brighton CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- St Kieran's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1090
- Brighton State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1055
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1074
- Boondall State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1009
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Sandgate
Is Sandgate safe?
Sandgate has a residential safety score of 66/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,817 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Sandgate from Brisbane CBD?
Sandgate is about 17.4 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sandgate?
Sandgate has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1060 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sandgate?
Sandgate has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 25 bus stops.