Sandy Bay

TAS 7005 · Southern Hobart

Tranquil Tasmanian coastal village with beaches & natural beauty.

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Overall Livability
5.7 /10
Fair
$950k
Median House
$418/wk
Weekly Rent
12,315
Population
+7.2%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Sandy Bay, TAS

7005

The postcode for Sandy Bay is 7005. Sandy Bay is a suburb in Southern Hobart, TAS, Australia, with a population of 12,315 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 7005

About Sandy Bay

Tranquil Tasmanian coastal village with beaches & natural beauty.

Sandy Bay is a beautiful coastal community in Tasmania, prized for its tranquil beaches, stunning natural scenery and relaxed seaside way of life.

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Great for

  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Public Transport
  • Affordability
Popular with Professionals · Singles · Retirees · Students

Livability

How Sandy Bay scores across the categories that matter most.

5.7 /10
Fair overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.3
Public Transport
4.1
Lifestyle & Dining
10.0
Affordability
1.8
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
6.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

15
parks
20
cafes
25
restaurants
8
bars
4
schools

Property Market

$950k
Median House
$570k
Median Unit
$418/wk
Median Rent
+7.2%
1 Year Growth
+42.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in Sandy Bay

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
20 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 12,315
Median Age 39 years
Families 64.6%
Owner Occupiers 62.1%
Renters 33.8%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
5
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
7
Students
6

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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6 nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Sandy Bay?

Sandy Bay is in postcode 7005, in TAS, Australia.

Where is Sandy Bay?

Sandy Bay is a suburb in TAS, within the Southern Hobart local government area, Australia.

Is Sandy Bay a good place to live?

Sandy Bay has an overall livability score of 5.7 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.