Granitic Sand
The natural path-maker, decomposed granite that compacts to a firm, golden surface.
About this product
Granitic sand is decomposed granite, a gravelly sand whose clay fraction binds under compaction into a firm, hard-wearing natural surface. It’s the material behind Victoria’s golden gravel paths, from botanic gardens to rail trails, and a council-spec staple for shared paths.
It lays like a sand, then behaves like a pavement. Spread it over a prepared base, wet it and roll it, and the fines lock the coarser grains into a surface that sheds foot and bike traffic while still looking like ground, not asphalt.
For higher traffic or steeper grades we supply it cement stabilised, typically 2% to 3%, for added durability and washout resistance. The finish stays natural; the surface just holds on longer.
Specifications
| Material type | Decomposed granite (granitic sand) |
|---|---|
| Grading | Gravelly sand with binding fines |
| Colour | Golden to tan, varies by source |
| Treatment options | Plain, or cement stabilised 2% to 3% |
| Typical compacted density | ~1.5 to 1.7 t/m³ (indicative) |
| Typical layer | 75 to 100mm compacted for paths, 100mm+ for driveways |
| Common uses | Paths, trails, driveways, public realm surfaces |
Figures shown are indicative typical properties and vary by source and batch; details for your delivery are available on request.
Use cases
Supply & delivery
By the tonne
Supplied loose in bulk and delivered by tipper, sized to your access.
Plain or stabilised
Straight granitic sand, or cement stabilised 2% to 3% for wear and washout resistance.
Colour matched
Staged projects supplied from the same source so the surface colour stays consistent.
Live in NXT Control
Every load GPS-tracked from the yard to your gate, with the tonnes on the docket.
How much do you need?
Compacted granitic sand weighs around 1.6 tonnes per cubic metre. Multiply your area by the layer depth in metres for the volume, then by the density, and add about 10 percent for compaction. Tell us the area and depth on the quote form and we will work out the tonnes.
80 m² path × 0.09 m deep = 7.2 m³ × ~1.6 t/m³ + 10%
Common questions
How deep should granitic sand be laid?
What is the difference between granitic sand and crusher dust?
Should I get it cement stabilised?
How is it delivered, and can I track it?
Specification references
Need rates for granitic sand?
Tell us the volume, the site and the program. Every load is tracked live through NXT Control, from quarry to your gate.