- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 2.7°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Sandstone
Is Sandstone a good place to live?
Sandstone is home to roughly 2,151 people. 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 2.7°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
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: 2.7°C, clear sky
| 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 |
Sandstone Community
Reviews of Sandstone
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Sandstone is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Sandstone special.