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Greater Brisbane / Bribie - Beachmere
$647
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
-2.9%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
4,616
People
17 Jul 2026
+12.8%
Growth since 2021
Census
15
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL32511How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 32511.
4,616
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 4,094 people
5.42 km²
Land area
851.7 /km²
Density
5.3%
Unemployment
14 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Sandstone Point is located 44 kilometers north-northeast from the Brisbane CBD. According to Districts analysis, the population of the suburb of Sandstone Point is estimated at 4,616 as of May 2026. This figure is derived from aggregated yearly SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly updates to the national address file. The current estimate represents an increase of 522 people, or 12.8%, since the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,094 residents. The local housing market is characterized by high rates of outright home ownership and a low median household size. Demographically, the suburb of Sandstone Point features a high proportion of retirement-aged and older Australians, particularly couples without children, with income levels in the lower national quartile. The population has a pronounced concentration in the older cohorts, notably those aged 65 to 74, 75 to 84, and 85 and over. Known for its tranquil atmosphere and picturesque landscapes, the Beachmere - Sandstone Point region offers sandy beaches, coastal views, and green parks, making it popular for outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The area maintains a strong community spirit, complemented by local cafes and shops that support a relaxed lifestyle suitable for families, retirees, and nature enthusiasts. While population growth shows limited expansion patterns, the suburb of Sandstone Point is set to benefit from major planned infrastructure developments. Key projects in the region include the Moreton Bay Rail Link Stage 2, the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan - South East Queensland, the Moreton Bay To North Brisbane Roads Upgrade, and the South East Queensland Level Crossing Program 2024.
Estimated residents are up from 4,094 at the 2021 Census — a change of 522 people, or 12.8%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 858 residents by 2041 — growth of 18.6% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Sandstone Point, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 87th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.4% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Sandstone Point ranks in the 3rd percentile nationally for income (score 0.3/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Weak local employment drivers
Sandstone Point ranks in the 23rd percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 2.3/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Limited public transport access
Sandstone Point ranks in the 30th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 3/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Below-average amenity provision
Sandstone Point ranks in the 9th percentile nationally for amenities (score 0.9/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Sandstone Point. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Recent residential development output has been above average within Sandstone Point when compared nationally
Detail
Districts evaluations of ABS building permit statistics allocated to local boundaries indicate that the suburb of Sandstone Point averages approximately 14 approved homes per year, with 70 residential approvals occurring over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 22 recorded during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 6.3 new residents have moved in for each completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up local prices and heightens buyer competition, with new residential projects carrying an average construction price of $339,000.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Sandstone Point exhibits about half the volume of residential building approvals per capita, placing it in the 52nd percentile of all locations nationwide. This sits below the national norm, reflecting the mature layout of the suburb and pointing to possible development constraints. New residential additions comprise 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% multi-dwelling complexes or townhouses, which maintains the low-density profile of the community by prioritizing standalone properties popular with buyers seeking space. Representing 313 people for each building permit issued, the suburb of Sandstone Point presents a growing market.
Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Sandstone Point will add 858 residents by 2041 (calculated from the latest quarterly figures from Districts). If building volumes remain at their current levels, housing additions may fail to match population expansion, which is likely to escalate buyer competition and support upward price movements.
No development applications were found in Sandstone Point.
0 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 29 | 21,535 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 22 | 23,369 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 14/82.9% | 10,249/64.4% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 3/17.1% | 5,677/35.6% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 14 | 20,743 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 70 | 103,715 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 3.2 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 3.2 | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 5.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 6.3 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 313 | 143 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 339 | 329 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 0 | 9,414,443 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 62 | 97 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Sandstone Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, public works, and planning policies are key factors in regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by Districts as having an influence on the area. Major regional initiatives include Moreton Bay Rail Link Stage 2, Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan - South East Queensland, Moreton Bay To North Brisbane Roads Upgrade, and South East Queensland Level Crossing Program 2024, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
Residential Development
ConstructionNew 5 storey retirement living community by Sundale comprising 84 independent living units with coastal views, shared lounges, landscaped gardens and onsite community facilities designed for seniors.
Source 1 for Bribie Island Retirement Community (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Bribie Island Retirement Community (opens in new tab)
Communities
ConstructionMasterplanned waterfront residential community on Bribie Island delivering around 2,000 house and land lots across canal, golf and lakeside precincts, anchored by the Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club. The Golf Course Precinct is now 95% sold out with only a handful of lots remaining, while the Palm Cove canal precinct continues to offer registered waterfront lots from $1.2M. Community build-out is expected to be complete by December 2026.
Precincts & Urban Renewal
PlanningCouncil-led upgrade and expansion of the Bongaree Village Shopping Precinct on Bribie Island, delivering additional small format retail tenancies, upgraded streetscape and public realm, improved pedestrian links and foreshore connections, and reconfigured parking as part of the Bongaree Village master plan and wider investment in the City of Moreton Bay coastal villages.
Source 1 for Bongaree Village Shopping Centre Expansion (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Bongaree Village Shopping Centre Expansion (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionPremium waterfront and canal-front land release within the larger Pacific Harbour masterplanned community on Bribie Island, QLD. Offers large residential lots with direct water access and golf course frontage.
Source for Sunderland Drive Residential Estate (Pacific Harbour) (opens in new tab)
Retail
CompletedBribie Island Central is an established Woolworths and Target anchored convenience shopping centre in Bongaree, with about 32 specialty stores and centre services for the Bribie Island community. No official evidence was found confirming a current Coles-anchored redevelopment at the Banksia Beach address in the original record.
Source 1 for Bribie Island Central (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Bribie Island Central (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Sandstone Point (QLD), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$1,019,000
House · 4 bed · 714m² land
Listed 13 Aug 2026
$950,000
House · 4 bed · 600m² land
Listed 3 Aug 2026
$1,075,000
Unit · 3 bed
Listed 3 July 2026
$629,000
Apartment · 1 bed
Listed 26 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
Villa · 2 bed · 123m² land
Listed 30 June 2026
Price not recorded
Unit · 2 bed
Listed 30 July 2026
Price not recorded
Semi-Detached · 2 bed
Listed 21 July 2026
$999,000
Unit · 2 bed
Listed 1 May 2026
$850,000
House For Sale · 2 bed · 112m² land
Listed 28 May 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 15 July 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 3 bed · 730m² land
Listed 16 July 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 4 bed · 658m² land
Listed 4 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 18 Aug 2026
$1,050,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 666m² land
Listed 26 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 4 bed · 636m² land
Listed 12 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 29 in 2026 · 167 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Sandstone Point with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Point | — | 4,616 | — | — | — |
| Bellara | 2.7 km | 3,247 | — | — | — |
| Bongaree | 3.4 km | 9,532 | — | — | — |
| Banksia Beach | 4.4 km | 7,438 | — | — | — |
| Ningi | 4.6 km | 5,600 | — | — | — |
| Woorim | 7.0 km | 1,801 | — | — | — |
| Beachmere | 9.2 km | 4,987 | — | — | — |
| Scarborough (Qld) | 14.1 km | 10,279 | — | — | — |
| Burpengary East | 14.8 km | 12,769 | — | — | — |
| Newport (Qld) | 15.3 km | 7,771 | — | — | — |
| Deception Bay | 16.3 km | 20,369 | — | — | — |
| Redcliffe (Qld) | 16.6 km | 11,126 | — | — | — |
| Rothwell | 16.9 km | 7,657 | — | — | — |
| Caboolture | 17.4 km | 34,436 | — | — | — |
| Caboolture South | 18.2 km | 9,006 | — | — | — |
| Margate (Qld) | 18.4 km | 7,866 | — | — | — |
| Morayfield | 18.6 km | 31,207 | — | — | — |
| Elimbah | 18.8 km | 4,652 | — | — | — |
| Burpengary | 18.9 km | 18,959 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
High levels of outright home ownership
Above-average growth since Census
Low median household size
Notable 65 to 74yo demographic
Elevated 75 to 84yo presence
Pronounced proportion 85 and over
Population Growth
4.5
Density
4.8
Development Activity
6.2
Employment Drivers
2.3
Infrastructure Drivers
8.7
Education
6.0
Amenities
0.9
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Sandstone Point reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly confirmed physical addresses compiled by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Sandstone Point has a population of approximately 4,616 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 522 residents (12.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 4,094 people. The calculation derives from a resident base of 4,574 calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 202 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population size results in a density of 851 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages observed across areas studied by Districts. The 12.8% expansion rate of the suburb of Sandstone Point since the 2021 census was faster than the SA3 region (8.3%) and the national benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population increases were mostly fueled by interstate arrivals, who accounted for roughly of the overall population rise in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Sandstone Point shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia
Detail
Sandstone Point features a mixed employment landscape that includes both white and blue collar jobs, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.8% over the previous year according to Districts aggregated statistical area data. On March 2026, 1,534 residents were employed while the local unemployment rate stood at 0.9% higher than Greater Brisbane’s rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation was substantially lower at 38.8% compared to Greater Brisbane’s 70.4%. Census survey results indicated that 15.2% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to Districts analysis
Detail
Taxpayer data from the ATO at the postcode level, compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, shows the suburb of Sandstone Point has a median taxpayer income of $40,879 and an average of $48,197. These levels are below the national benchmarks and contrast with Greater Brisbane where the median is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $45,523 for the median and $53,672 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and individual earnings in the suburb of Sandstone Point place between the 2nd and 4th percentiles nationwide. The income bracket of $400 - 799 is the most common, containing 34.0% of residents ( people), which contrasts with regional trends where the - bracket is largest at . After paying for housing, residents retain of their income, a figure that ranks in the th percentile nationally.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sandstone Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Residential structures in the suburb of Sandstone Point, recorded during the latest Census, consisted of 73.9% standalone houses and 26.1% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and other housing types), compared to the Brisbane metropolitan ratio of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Sandstone Point were much higher than the Brisbane metropolitan benchmark, standing at 61.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (21.0%) or tenants (17.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average at $1,560, and the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Sandstone Point are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national level of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sandstone Point has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up the majority of households at 70.9%, consisting of 15.2% couples with children, 45.7% couples without children, and 9.1% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 29.1%, with single-person households at 27.3% and shared houses at 1.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 residents is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The educational profile of Sandstone Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Detail
The local community experiences lower levels of formal academic qualification, with university graduates (12.6%) tracking well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Practical and vocational training are highly represented, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (30.7%).
Involvement in school and higher learning accounts for of the population. This comprises attending secondary schools, in primary education, and enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
1.5km · score 80
Child Care
2.1km · score 8
GP
1.8km · score 36
Government Services
17km · score 4
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport resources include 29 active bus stops within the suburb of Sandstone Point. These locations are served by 3 routes, which together provide 195 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is rated as good, with homes generally situated within 200 meters of a stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with cars being the main transport mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per home, which is lower than the regional average. About 15.2% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.
Bus services average 27 daily trips across the network, which translates to about 6 weekly arrivals per stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Sandstone Point is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
The suburb of Sandstone Point displays notable health issues, according to Districts calculations of mortality figures and the incidence of chronic illness across both young and old demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 46% of the population (~2,137 people). This is below the 55.8% rate observed in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent health issues locally are arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 15.7 and 8.4% of the population respectively, while 49.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged and over make up of the community ( people), which is higher than the share in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with nationwide rankings tracking in line with the broader population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sandstone Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
The suburb of Sandstone Point ranks below average for demographic diversity, with 77.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% holding citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 59.3% of the population in the suburb of Sandstone Point, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.
Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Sandstone Point are English at 36.2% of the population (higher than the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 24.7%, and Irish at 10.2%. There are also differences in other backgrounds: Hungarian heritage is present at in the suburb of Sandstone Point (compared to regionally), German is at (compared to ), and Scottish is at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sandstone Point ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide
Detail
The median age of 63 years in the suburb of Sandstone Point is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 26.4% compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 3.1%. The 65 - 74 concentration is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has risen by 1.1 years from 62 to 63, indicating an aging population. Changes include the 75 to 84 cohort increasing from 17.4% to 21.2% of the population, and the 85+ group rising from to . Conversely, the to cohort decreased from to , and the to group fell from to . Demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of Sandstone Point will change by . The to group is projected to grow the fastest, expanding by and adding people to reach . This aging trend continues as residents aged and older account for of projected growth, while the to and to age groups are expected to contract.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Sandstone Point was found to possess average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong long day care provision, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Sandstone Point currently has an estimated 101 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 95 children aged 0-2 and 62 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 27% by 2041 (to approximately 74 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 323. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
3.0
Income
0.3
Age
9.9
Household Composition
1.1
Housing
5.6
Cultural Diversity
3.2
Health
3.3
Housing Cost
3.2
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia long-term forecasts for every SA2 boundary published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for all years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 statistics are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdown details, Districts allocates cohort growth ratios using the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 using 2022 statistics). Looking ahead, the suburb of Sandstone Point is anticipated to experience population expansion above the national median, with local numbers projected to rise by 900 persons by 2041 under combined SA2 forecasts, representing a total rise of 18.6% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 4,616 | 2,862,317 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 12.8% | 13.3% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 4,094 | 2,526,238 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 0.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 15.0% | 61.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 85.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 18.6% | 25.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 851 | 180 | 3 |
Leading industries for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area displays a relative concentration in accommodation & food, employing workers at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, technical & professional services are underrepresented, accounting for 4.7% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 8.9%. The local job market appears to offer relatively few opportunities within its own boundaries, as shown by comparing the count of active local workers against the resident labor force.
Districts examinations of SALM and ABS data for the surrounding region show that during the 12-month period, total employment rose by 4.8% while the overall labor force grew by 5.6%, leading to a rise of 0.7 percentage points in the jobless rate. This pattern differed from Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labor force expanded by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand within the suburb of Sandstone Point. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce suggests the suburb of Sandstone Point could see employment expand by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (note that this calculation is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not integrate local population growth forecasts).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,534 | 1,560,601 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 16.8% | 16.1% | 15.2% |
| –Construction | 10.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| –Retail Trade | 9.5% | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| Labour Force | 1,619 | 1,631,191 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 38.8% | 70.4% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 15.2% | 19.7% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.4% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 23 | 73 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 45,523 | 64,852 | 63,628 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 53,672 | 81,069 | 81,777 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 40,879 | 58,236 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 48,197 | 72,799 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 963 | 1,849 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 125 (6.0%) | 54,714 (5.3%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 707 (34.0%) | 152,786 (14.8%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 626 (30.1%) | 219,889 (21.3%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 455 (21.9%) | 343,770 (33.3%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 89 (4.3%) | 120,784 (11.7%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 75 (3.6%) | 141,431 (13.7%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,206 | 2,175 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 55 (3.7%) | 20,746 (2.8%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 354 (24.0%) | 71,870 (9.7%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 519 (35.2%) | 148,927 (20.1%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 404 (27.4%) | 273,403 (36.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 78 (5.3%) | 105,953 (14.3%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 63 (4.3%) | 120,030 (16.2%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 510 | 842 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 1,630 (35.3%) | 722,026 (25.2%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 1,606 (34.8%) | 656,127 (22.9%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 873 (18.9%) | 765,004 (26.7%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 429 (9.3%) | 573,036 (20.0%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 32 (0.7%) | 51,573 (1.8%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 46 (1.0%) | 94,551 (3.3%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 40.0% | 20.1% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 7.9% | 25.4% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $400 - 799 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 3,548 | 6,725 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 2.6 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
Sandstone Point at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$647/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
-2.9%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents have eased
The DFFH median weekly rent fell 2.9% year on year to $647/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $400/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,847 | 912,044 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 61.8% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 21.0% | 37.2% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 17.2% | 36.1% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 73.9% | 73.5% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 14.3% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 2.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 9.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,560 | 1,863 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 400 | 380 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 1.0% | 5.2% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 22.1% | 30.6% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 74.9% | 59.3% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 2.0% | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 625 | 1,287 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 37.4% | 23.3% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 41.5% | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 2,077 | 1,033,374 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,842 | 912,040 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 27.3% | 23.6% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 70.9% | 71.7% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 15.2% | 32.1% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 45.7% | 26.3% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 9.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 56.4% | 45.0% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 18.1% | 38.4% | 36.5% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 12.6% | 30.5% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 9.1% | 20.4% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 1.8% | 7.1% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 10.6% | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 30.7% | 22.7% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 46.1% | 35.8% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 760 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 445,447 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,028 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 60 | 73 | 100 |
Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
2.4km · score 37
Hospital
21km · score 5
Shopping Centre
12km · score 5
Banks
3.3km · score 24
Pharmacy
2.0km · score 38
Fitness Centre
10km · score 6
Schools
3.8km · score 2
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 29 | 10,013 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 3 | 644 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 195 | 97,812 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 103 | 96 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 200 | 588 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 156 | 283 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 23.2 | 29 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 1,506 | 4,399 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 30 | 73 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 15.2% | 19.7% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 82.2% | 77.8% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 91.2% | 82.7% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 2.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 1.1% | 5.0% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 2.1% | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 46.3% | 55.8% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 9.6% | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 49.5% | 69.2% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 29.1% | 20.9% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 8.3% | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 15.7% | 7.2% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 6.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 7.9% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 8.4% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 8.4% | 8.0% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 22.4% | 28.5% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 71.5% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% | 83.6% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 95.9% | 81.3% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 4.1% | 18.7% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 59.3% | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 0.1% | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 39.4% | 44.6% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Sandstone Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 63 | 36 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 65 to 74 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 8.9% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 38.5% | 66.7% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 52.7% | 15.1% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 63.0% | 21.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 160.0% | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Sandstone Point contains 1 Long Day Care centre (83 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population aligning with national benchmarks, though below the Greater Brisbane average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 1.9 - placing the area around the national average for supply per child. Projected population decline of 26.7% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 33.5%, as well as lower quartile employment and income performance.
Assessment shows low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
2 school catchments intersect Sandstone Point (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 809 children aged under 5 reside, served by 843 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.0 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Sandstone Point and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts