Sandgate’s bayside lifestyle, schools, café precinct and walkable village appeal keep families and interstate relocators active, while renovated character homes still outperform for enquiry. Low stock levels and keen buyers for well-presented properties keep competition firm, and the median house price around $1.27m has been nudging higher through recent months. Risks include limited new supply and affordability pressure, yet steady demand, 3.6% rental yields, and the suburb’s lifestyle credentials keep growth opportunities alive for investor and owner-occupier buyers.