Sandringham
VIC 3191 · Bayside
10,926 (2021) → 11,269 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sandringham is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, VIC 3191, about 16km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.25M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is right by the coast. Sandringham has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.17%), New Zealand (1.86%), South Africa (1.4%), China (1.32%), Scotland (1.03%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.46%), Italian (1.15%), Greek (1.12%), German (0.97%), Russian (0.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sandringham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1151
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1142
- Sandringham East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1126
- Sandringham CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
- Firbank Grammar School - Sandringham CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sandringham College-Bluff Road 7-9 CampusSecondary · Government · 0.7km
- St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1102
- Black Rock Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1132
- Tombolo AcademySecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1151
- Katandra Berendale Special School (interim name)Combined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1065
- Hampton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1161
- Moorabbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1106
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1140
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1110
- Haileybury College - Brighton BoysCombined · Independent · 2.6km
- Haileybury College - Brighton GirlsCombined · Independent · 2.6km
- St Leonard's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1174
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sandringham
Is Sandringham safe?
Sandringham has a residential safety score of 74/100, 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 3,835 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sandringham?
In Sandringham, the .
How far is Sandringham from Melbourne CBD?
Sandringham is about 16.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sandringham?
Sandringham has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1130 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sandringham?
Sandringham has a transport score of 98/100 and 44 bus stops.