Sandhurst Melbourne Suburbs

Sandhurst

Sandhurst is a small official bounded locality is Melbourne. It is located 37 kilometres south east of Melbourne’s central business district. City of Frankston is Sandhurst’s local government area. At the 2011 census the population of Sandhurst had a population of 3,063 people. Prior to 15 December 1994, the area now Sandhurst was part of the City of Cranbourne formerly the Shire of Cranbourne, and shares its postcode 3977 with Cranbourne.

Now for some top spots to visit. Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden. A heck load of fun for the whole family. Get lost to Australia’s oldest and largest hedge maze. The unique gardens are masterfully composed of earth, stone, water and trees which showcase nature in all its beauty. Get lost in the beautiful water features. Enjoy the scenery of the birdlife and the themed gardens displayed throughout the 25-acre work. It offers a fully licensed cafe. An option to catch a coach is available and off road coach parking is available. There can be a guided tour organised.

Open every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday the Craft Markets Australia. Offering unique hand made, home made homegrown markets. It is a highly successful craft market across Victoria. It all started over 40 years ago in the Red Hill Market, with the Mornington Racecourse Market, Point Nepean Portsea Market, Flemington Racecourse Market, Yarra Glen Racecourse Market and Lardner Park market following suit over the years. The beauty of this market is that everything is home made, hand made or home grown.  What sets these markets apart is the commitment to quality. It has over 300 stall. There is something for everyone, jewellery, art, photography, leather goods, woodwork, stationary, beauty, garden, health, home wares and craft products. A great day out for the family with plenty of activities and entertainment for kids.

The median price for a house in Sandhurst lies at $700,000. For a 12-month growth it is 7.74%. The weekly median rent is $520. The average number of sales is 115. The gross rental yield is 3.8%. 

Some of the top schools that are in Sandhurst include Princes Hill Primary School, Carey Baptist Grammer School. As Sandhurst is only small, there is unfortunately limited options for resourcing top schools. If you start step by step and think of what you are looking for in a school then it shouldn’t be too hard.

As Sandhurst is only very small the amount of shopping centres or complexes are low. If you are wanting a major shopping centre you’re better of going to an outer suburb like Cranbourne where they have more access and shopping facilities. Cranbourne Park shopping centre is a common shopping centre. With free Wi-Fi and plenty of stores including the general stores like Coles, Priceline, JBHIFI and target and lots more speciality stores including Anytime Fitness and access to various bank institutes.

Getting around and about in Sandhurst is just like Frankston area with busses and trains operating and also having the service of myki card.  Trains run approximately every 10 minutes on weekdays, every 20 minutes on Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays. You can top up your myki at close to 800 retailers including all 7-Eleven stores.