VIC3977· Pop. 117,143Frankston

SANDHURST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$850,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

5.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

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SANDHURST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$380/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.98%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$610k
2021
$740k
2022
$770k
2023
$760k
2025
$850k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SANDHURST is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.8%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,895/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.5%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

93%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

24.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.9 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

36.8 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

2 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

11.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

3/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3977

🏫18 Primary🎓6 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (18)

St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1073

Tulliallan Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1048

St Agatha's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1047

Casey Fields Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1027

Botanic Ridge Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1027

St Therese's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1023

Barton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1020

Cranbourne South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1010

Cranbourne East Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1006

Quarters Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

Courtenay Gardens Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 998

Skye Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 995

Devon Meadows Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 986

Cranbourne Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 967

Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 963

Cranbourne Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 949

Cranbourne West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 946

Rangebank Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 942

🎓Secondary (6)

St Peter's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1045

Alkira Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 986

Cranbourne West Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-11

ICSEA 985

Cranbourne East Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 983

Lyndhurst Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 941

Cranbourne Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 931

📚Combined (2)

Casey Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1099

Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1093

Special (1)

Marnebek School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 984

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
3/ 100

13.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1003ICSEA · national avg 1000

27 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
28/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

15

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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