Sanctuary Point
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Sanctuary Point is a picturesque lakeside town located on the shores of St Georges Basin in New South Wales, Australia. Popular for boating, fishing, and family holidays, it offers a laid-back local vibe with beautiful natural scenery. The community embraces its relaxed pace, making it an ideal getaway for both families and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
7,874
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.10°, 150.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,745
Local Cost
$1,660
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
3.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
990 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
NOA
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 43 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.