The size of Sassafras is approximately 4.7 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 40.6% of total area. The population of Sassafras in 2011 was 1,148 people. By 2016 the population was 1,055 showing a population decline of 8.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Sassafras is 40-49 years. Households in Sassafras are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Sassafras work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 88.8% of the homes in Sassafras were owner-occupied compared with 90.4% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $875,000.