Sandy Hollow NSW 2333
Sandy Hollow is a rural locality in New South Wales, 275 km from Sydney CBD, around 3 hours 15 minutes by car. Population is 188; the median age is 44 and the median household income is $67,600 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 11.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $240 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,509. Sandy Hollow is characterised by high bushfire risk and high crime risk. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 188. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Q4 2025Sandy Hollow's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $500,000 in the December 2025 quarter, roughly 39% above where it sat a year earlier. Zoom out: prices have climbed roughly 365% over the past decade — 16.6% per year on average.
Houses
$500,000
Based on 10 recorded sales in the quarter.
Land
$372,500
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $550/wk
- 61 bonds
- +54% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2333 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025103 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 29% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2333.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Sandy Hollow safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Sandy Hollow sits in the moderate band, with 10 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 17% on the prior year.
10 offences
16.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20253 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Muswellbrook Shire Council has published 5 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
One school serve Sandy Hollow, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Sandy Hollow Public School leads the pack.
- • 23 students in one school (avg 23)
Primary
Walkability
Sandy Hollow is very car-dependent on foot — at 17/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Sandy Hollow.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 29
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Muswellbrook: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Sandy Hollow is home to 188 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $68,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
188
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$67,600/yr
Census Median Rent
$240/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,509/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$35,412/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
12.0%
Total Dwellings
75
Owner-Occupier Rate
75.3%
Houses
93.3%
Rental Stress
18.5%
Mortgage Stress
26.8%
Work From Home
18.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.9%
- Employment Rate
- 52%
- Completed Year 12
- 20.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $936 a year through Muswellbrook based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 51%
- Rural and farming 48%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Muswellbrook
In the year to August 2026, 71 new dwellings were approved across Muswellbrook. That mix is 63 houses and 8 units. Approvals are up 13.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 15.5 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3.
From the Wybong monitoring station, 19.3 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Scone Airport AWS, 42.2 kmModerate rainfall — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 127 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 631 mm
- 69 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.6°C
- 30 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.1°C
- 21 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2333, 26 of 12,386 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.2% (270 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2333, 2,411 rooftop-solar systems totalling 19.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,724 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 156 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
Q4-2025 median2 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 2333.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $500,000 this is under the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Barnaby Joyce The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Barnaby Joyce | 32.9% | 67.1% | -1.9 |
| 2022 | Barnaby Joyce | 33.6% | 66.4% | -1.2 |
| 2019 | Barnaby Joyce | 32.4% | 67.6% | +1.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Dave Layzell The Nationals
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dave Layzell NP | 53.8% |
| 2019 | Michael Johnsen NP | 52.6% |
| 2015 | Michael Johnsen NP | 52.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Sandy Hollow?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 188 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Sandy Hollow
Is Sandy Hollow a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Sandy Hollow is moderate (66/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Sandy Hollow?
Sandy Hollow has a high recorded bushfire history (83/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Sandy Hollow?
Sandy Hollow, NSW had a population of 188 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Sandy Hollow, NSW?
The postcode for Sandy Hollow, NSW is 2333.
How far is Sandy Hollow from Sydney?
Sandy Hollow is 275 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 195 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Sandy Hollow?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Sandy Hollow was $67,600 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Sandy Hollow?
There are too few current rental listings in Sandy Hollow for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $240, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Sandy Hollow?
The median age of residents in Sandy Hollow was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Sandy Hollow at risk of bushfire?
Sandy Hollow has a high recorded bushfire history (83/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Sandy Hollow?
There is 1 school inside the Sandy Hollow boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Sandy Hollow walkable?
Sandy Hollow scores 17/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Sandy Hollow?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Sandy Hollow, Scone Airport AWS (42.2 km away), summer days average 31.6°C, winter nights 4.1°C, 631 mm of rain a year over 69 rainy days, and 30 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
What is the median house price in Sandy Hollow?
The median sale price for houses in Sandy Hollow was $500,000 in the Q4 2025 quarter, based on 10 recorded sales.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Sandy Hollow?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Sandy Hollow belong to?
Sandy Hollow sits within the Muswellbrook local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Sandy Hollow?
The average residential rates bill through Muswellbrook is $936 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Sandy Hollow?
Across Muswellbrook, 71 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 13.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Sandy Hollow in?
Sandy Hollow sits within the federal Division of New England, currently held by Barnaby Joyce (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Q4 2025
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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