Sandgate - Shorncliffe, QLD 4375
Inner-Brisbane convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $288/wk Median
- 29.5% Renters
Sandgate - Shorncliffe Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.8k
- Median age
- 48
- Median weekly rent
- $288
- To the CBD
- 17.6km
- Walkability
- 8.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Sandgate - Shorncliffe Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Sandgate - Shorncliffe is one of Brisbane's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 6,826 residents, a solid minority 29.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $288 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Sandgate - Shorncliffe
Sandgate - Shorncliffe Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Sandgate - Shorncliffe Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Sandgate - Shorncliffe
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Sandgate - Shorncliffe
Real questions renters ask before moving to Sandgate - Shorncliffe.
What's the community like in Sandgate - Shorncliffe?
Sandgate - Shorncliffe has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 6,826, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Sandgate - Shorncliffe walkable?
Sandgate - Shorncliffe carries a walkability score of 8.3/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Sandgate - Shorncliffe a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Sandgate - Shorncliffe has a 29.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Sandgate - Shorncliffe?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Sandgate - Shorncliffe is $288. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $288 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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