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Muntham vs Sandford

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.4 km apart · Muntham profile · Sandford profile

Muntham Sandford

Sandford (Vic.) and Muntham are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Victoria. Residents are far older in Sandford (Vic.), where the typical age is 58 and 39.2% of people are seniors. In contrast, Muntham is younger, with a typical age of 39 and no residents aged 65 or over. Muntham also has far higher typical household incomes, at $2,083 per week compared to $875 in Sandford (Vic.).

Everyday life in both places is similar in that they are very car-dependent, with no public transport stops or walkable shops and schools. Both areas also have similar rates of volunteering and a similar share of people doing at least 15 hours of unpaid housework. While they share these rural traits, Muntham has seen more movement recently, with 54.5% of people moving in the last five years, compared to 28.3% in Sandford (Vic.).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Munthamin Sandford +101 larger in Sandford gap narrowing
29 18th pct 130 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2011: 197
  • Second area, 2016: 144
  • Second area, 2021: 130
Median age in Munthamin Sandford +19 yrs older in Sandford gap narrowing
39 yrs 26th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
First Nations in Munthamin Sandford +3.8 pts higher in Sandford gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Aged 65+ in Munthamin Sandford +39.2 pts higher in Sandford gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 39.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.2%
Under 15 in Munthamin Sandford +9.7 pts higher in Sandford gap narrowing
10.3% 17th pct 20.0% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
7.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Age structure

41.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.9 pts 28.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +39.2 pts ▸ 39.2%
20.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.3 pts 15.4%
10.3% Children (0–14) +9.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Marital status

65.0% Married ◂ +23.7 pts 41.3%
20.0% Never married +20.4 pts ▸ 40.4%
0.0% Divorced +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Widowed +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Muntham Sandford

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Sandford: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 75–79 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 3.2% females
  • 70–74 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Sandford: 4.8% males, 4.8% females
  • 65–69 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Sandford: 11.2% males, 7.2% females
  • 60–64 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 5.6% females
  • 55–59 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Sandford: 8.8% males, 4.0% females
  • 50–54 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Sandford: 5.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 45–49 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Sandford: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 40–44 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Muntham: 62.5% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 4.0% females
  • 20–24 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Sandford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Sandford: 3.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 37.5% females; 5–9 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Muntham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Sandford: 4.0% males, 7.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Munthamin Sandford +10.0 pts higher in Sandford gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 10.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Country of birth

93.1% Australia ◂ +6.9 pts 86.2%
0.0% England +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

62.1% Australian ◂ +30.5 pts 31.5%
27.6% English +16.3 pts ▸ 43.8%
10.3% Irish +6.6 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Scottish +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% German +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Munthamin Sandford even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Munthamin Sandford even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.3 pts 87.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Munthamin Sandford +30.5 pts higher in Muntham gap widening
75.9% 100th pct 45.4% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.6%
  • First area, 2021: 75.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.4%

Religious affiliation

75.9% No religion ◂ +30.5 pts 45.4%
31.0% Christianity +11.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% Not stated +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Munthamin Sandford +15.9 pts higher in Muntham gap widening
40.0% 37th pct 24.1% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
Bachelor+ in Munthamin Sandford +9.0 pts higher in Muntham gap steady
20.0% 67th pct 11.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Munthamin Sandford +2 more in Sandford
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
71 20th pct
977 41st pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +15.9 pts 24.1%
25.0% Year 11 ◂ +8.0 pts 17.0%
15.0% Year 10 +9.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Certificate III / IV +14.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
33.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.0 pts 20.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% Health +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Education +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Society & culture +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Creative arts +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Munthamin Sandford +$366 higher in Muntham gap widening
$849 66th pct $483 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $389
  • First area, 2021: $849
  • Second area, 2011: $378
  • Second area, 2016: $446
  • Second area, 2021: $483
Household income in Munthamin Sandford +$1,208 higher in Muntham gap widening
$2,083 79th pct $875 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $2,083
  • Second area, 2011: $700
  • Second area, 2016: $758
  • Second area, 2021: $875
Family income in Munthamin Sandford +$896 higher in Muntham gap widening
$2,083 62nd pct $1,187 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $2,083
  • Second area, 2011: $1,045
  • Second area, 2016: $1,156
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
High earners in Munthamin Sandford +31.7 pts higher in Muntham gap widening
40.0% 100th pct 8.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
High-income homes in Munthamin Sandford
6.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Household income distribution

23.1% $650–$1,499 +21.8 pts ▸ 44.8%
0.0% Under $650 +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +47.7 pts ▸ 47.7%
40.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.1 pts 11.9%
30.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.3 pts 25.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Munthamin Sandford +10.1 pts higher in Sandford
20.7% 15th pct 30.8% 60th pct
Mental health in Munthamin Sandford +4.6 pts higher in Muntham
13.8% 89th pct 9.2% 61st pct
Needs assistance in Munthamin Sandford +5.4 pts higher in Sandford gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
13.8% Cancer ◂ +10.7 pts 3.1%
13.8% Mental health ◂ +4.6 pts 9.2%
0.0% Diabetes +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Heart disease +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Other condition +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Asthma +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Lung condition +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.5% None ◂ +7.8 pts 57.7%
10.3% One condition +8.1 pts ▸ 18.5%
10.3% Three or more ◂ +4.2 pts 6.2%
0.0% Two conditions +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Munthamin Sandford +0.7 pts higher in Sandford gap narrowing
25.0% 75th pct 25.7% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
Unpaid carers in Munthamin Sandford +11.9 pts higher in Sandford gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 11.9% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Unpaid child care in Munthamin Sandford +20.3 pts higher in Muntham gap widening
35.0% 88th pct 14.7% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Munthamin Sandford +0.6 pts higher in Muntham gap narrowing
30.0% 78th pct 29.4% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Munthamin Sandford +5 larger in Sandford
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
2 yrs 0th pct
Median income in Munthamin Sandford
$1,625 91st pct
Household income in Munthamin Sandford
$3,750 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Munthamin Sandford +0.8 larger in Muntham gap widening
2.8 76th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Munthamin Sandford +20.9 pts higher in Sandford gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.9% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.9%
Living alone in Munthamin Sandford
36.2% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.2%

Family composition

53.8% Couples with children ◂ +15.5 pts 38.4%
50.0% Couples without children ◂ +11.6 pts 38.4%
0.0% One-parent families +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

23.1% 2 people +23.5 pts ▸ 46.6%
0.0% 1 person +36.2 pts ▸ 36.2%
23.1% 3 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$220 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: $60
  • Second area, 2016: $106
  • Second area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Munthamin Sandford +$450 higher in Muntham
$1,000 14th pct $550 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,000
  • Second area, 2011: $670
  • Second area, 2016: $607
  • Second area, 2021: $550
People / bedroom in Munthamin Sandford +0.20 higher in Muntham gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
6.9% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
Owned outright in Munthamin Sandford
65.5% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.5%
Separate houses in Munthamin Sandford
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Munthamin Sandford
86.2% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 80.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 71.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.2%

How homes are owned or rented

61.5% Owned outright +4.0 pts ▸ 65.5%
30.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.8 pts 19.0%
0.0% Other tenure +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Rented +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.5% 3 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 55.2%
38.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.6 pts 25.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% 5 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

125.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +97.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 +81.8 pts ▸ 81.8%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.6% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%
Work from home in Munthamin Sandford
8.5% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Munthamin Sandford even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Munthamin Sandford even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Munthamin Sandford even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.6% Car (driver) +12.5 pts ▸ 68.1%
0.0% Worked at home +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

30.8% 1 vehicle +10.2 pts ▸ 41.0%
30.8% 2 vehicles +3.7 pts ▸ 34.4%
23.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.4 pts 19.7%
0.0% 4 or more +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% No vehicle +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Munthamin Sandford +26.2 pts higher in Muntham gap widening
54.5% 93rd pct 28.3% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.7%
  • First area, 2021: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Munthamin Sandford
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Munthamin Sandford +41.4 pts higher in Muntham gap widening
90.0% 100th pct 48.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.0%
  • First area, 2021: 90.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%
46.8% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.8%

Industries people work in

22.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +31.0 pts ▸ 53.2%
16.7% Health care & social assistance +11.0 pts ▸ 27.7%
22.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Education & training +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Construction +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.2% Managers +5.4 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% Labourers +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Professionals +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Munthamin Sandford even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Munthamin Sandford +15.4 more in Sandford
0.0 0th pct 15.4 54th pct
Intersections/km² in Munthamin Sandford +1 higher in Sandford
0 30th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Munthamin Sandford +0.5 pts higher in Muntham
6.5% 58th pct 5.9% 53rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Muntham vs Sandford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21831/muntham/vs/SAL22230/sandford