Sandringham Property & Rent
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Sandringham Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Sandringham Community Overview
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📍 About Sandringham
SANDRINGHAM is a well-established suburb situated in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 10,926 residents across a relatively compact area, resulting in a density of 2943 people/km².
Property: The local property market reflects strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing median house prices at $2.1M, representing a substantial 60% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.7M following a 37% rise over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality public schooling through Sandringham College, which achieved a strong ranking of #33 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results, demonstrating the area's commitment to educational excellence.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional security, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reporting a crime rate of 4366 per 100,000 people. This figure sits well below the Victorian average of 6810, at just 0.64 times the state rate, establishing Sandringham as a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb maintains a predominantly Australian cultural profile, with Chinese residents representing 2.70% of the population, approximately 295 people, indicating a smaller but present multicultural community.
Transport: Connectivity to Melbourne's centre is convenient, with the CBD located approximately 18.5km away, typically requiring 32 minutes by car. Public transport users benefit from direct rail access via the train station on the Sandringham line.