- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 4.9°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Sandstone
Is Sandstone a good place to live?
Sandstone is home to roughly 2,151 people across 25.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sandstone scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Sandstone has 2 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sandstone is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety82
- Amenities20
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Sandstone?
- Children living in Sandstone are in zone for Balfour School, Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Sandstone?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Sandstone?
- The postcode for Sandstone is 9776.
- What is the population of Sandstone?
- Sandstone has 2,151 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Sandstone?
- The estimated median property value in Sandstone is $505K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Sandstone?
- Sandstone is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Sandstone a good place to live?
- Sandstone scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sandstone
Schools in zone for Sandstone
Children living in Sandstone have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Balfour School
Contributing · roll 65 · decile 10
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sandstone. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Sandstone Weather
Current conditions: 4.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.36 | 9.82 | 3.7 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.3 | 9.05 | 3.58 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.55 | 8.04 | 3.53 | 8.64 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.44 | 6.33 | 3.76 | 7.4 |
| 🍂 May | 11.27 | 4.46 | 3.48 | 5.47 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.07 | 1.3 | 2.83 | 5.75 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.65 | 1.4 | 3.48 | 5.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.95 | 1.72 | 2.5 | 7.23 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.81 | 3.43 | 4.5 | 8.08 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.08 | 4.24 | 4.29 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.31 | 6.13 | 3.95 | 10.12 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.94 | 8.87 | 4.01 | 9.94 |
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