Sandfire (Ext): landline numbers and carriers
Sandfire (Ext) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 33 number blocks for it with about 37,200 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Sandfire (Ext) area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in Sandfire (Ext)
Sandfire (Ext) is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 19.4% of allocated numbers, and 19 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 6 | 7,200 | 19.4% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 16.1% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 10.8% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 8.1% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% |
Number blocks registered for Sandfire (Ext)
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0851023000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0851052000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0851081000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0851110000… | 1,000 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0851139000… | 1,000 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0851197000… | 1,000 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0851249000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0851260000… | 1,000 | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD |
| 0851269000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0851270000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0851311000… | 1,000 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0851342000… | 1,000 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0851371000… | 1,000 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0851401000… | 1,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0851430000… | 1,000 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0851460000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0891080000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0891116000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 33 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Sandfire (Ext)
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.