Sandy Point
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Sandy Point, VIC 3959.
About Sandy Point
Welcome to Sandy Point
Sandy Point sits on Victoria's Gippsland coast, a small and quiet settlement tucked between Waratah Bay and the Shallow Inlet, within reach of Wilsons Promontory to the south-east. It's a low-key coastal retreat rather than a commuter suburb, drawing a mix of holidaymakers and permanent sea-changers who value its relative isolation and unspoiled surrounds.
With a population of just 312 and a median age of 58, Sandy Point has the feel of a mature, settled beach community rather than a bustling town. It suits retirees, holiday-home owners and anyone after a slower pace by the water, with the neighbouring locality of Point adding to the sense of a close-knit, sparsely populated pocket of the coast.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Sandy Point revolves around the beach, the inlet and the bush that back onto both. This is a place for long walks along Waratah Bay, fishing off the point, swimming, surfing and bird-watching around the Shallow Inlet, rather than a café strip or nightlife scene. Dining out generally means a trip to nearby larger towns, with locals and visitors instead making the most of home barbecues, boat catches and produce brought in from surrounding Gippsland farms.
The appeal here is the quiet. Sandy Point has deliberately stayed low-key, without large-scale development, and that's precisely what draws people back year after year, particularly over summer when the population swells well beyond its permanent base.
Parks & recreation
Sandy Point's biggest drawcard is its proximity to genuinely wild coastal scenery. The Shallow Inlet Marine and Coastal Park is on the doorstep, a haven for kite-surfers, kayakers and anglers, while Waratah Bay offers a long stretch of surf beach. Wilsons Promontory National Park, one of Victoria's most-loved natural attractions, is a short drive away and offers walking trails, wildlife and beaches that make it a regular day trip for residents.
Boating, fishing and four-wheel-driving on nearby tracks are part of everyday life for many locals, and the relative lack of crowds compared with more built-up parts of the Victorian coast is a major part of the drawcard.
Getting around
Sandy Point is reached by road via the South Gippsland Highway and connecting routes through towns such as Fish Creek and Foster, with the settlement sitting at the end of a coastal road rather than on a through-route. There's no train line anywhere near Sandy Point, so a car is essential for getting in and out, whether that's for grocery shopping, medical appointments or connecting with larger regional centres.
Because it's a small, self-contained locality bordered by the aptly named neighbouring area of Point, most day-to-day movement within Sandy Point itself is short and simple — it's the trips further afield, to Foster, Fish Creek or beyond towards Melbourne, that require the most planning.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Sandy Point is dominated by low-set, beach-style houses designed for holiday use as much as permanent living, reflecting the current listing mix of 73% houses. Vacant land makes up a notable 19% of listings, pointing to ongoing opportunities for those wanting to design and build their own coastal escape, while townhouses account for a smaller 8% share, offering a lower-maintenance alternative for owners who want a lock-up-and-leave option.
Blocks tend to be generous by suburban standards, in keeping with the area's rural-coastal character, and many homes are oriented to make the most of bush or water views rather than street presence.
The property market
Sandy Point's property market is shaped heavily by its role as a holiday and lifestyle destination rather than a commuter suburb. The current listing mix — 73% houses, 19% land and 8% townhouses — shows that while established homes dominate, there remains a meaningful opportunity for buyers to purchase land and build, something that's increasingly rare in more built-out coastal towns.
With a small permanent population of 312 and a median age of 58, demand tends to come from downsizers, retirees and holiday-home buyers rather than young families or first-home buyers chasing proximity to schools and jobs. That demographic profile, combined with the limited supply typical of a tightly held coastal pocket, tends to support steady interest in both land and established homes from buyers planning a longer-term coastal lifestyle change.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Sandy Point, VIC 3959.
Population
312
residents (2021)
Median age
58
years
Household income
$1,343
median, per week
Median rent
$280
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
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20 Ennisvale Ave
Sold ~July 2026
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Is Sandy Point a good place to live?
Sandy Point is a township in south Gippsland, Victoria near Wilsons Promontory, as well as the southernmost town in mainland Australia. Sandy Point is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 312.
What is the population of Sandy Point?
Sandy Point has a population of 312 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 58.
What suburbs are near Sandy Point?
Suburbs near Sandy Point include Point.
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