Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Silver Sands WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Silver Sands, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Silver Sands WA is 1,451 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Silver Sands is $705 per week ($36,660 per year). Median rent in Silver Sands is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Silver Sands has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Silver Sands has a population density of 1171.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Silver Sands is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silver Sands is $1,733.

Silver Sands Map

📍

Loading map…

Silver Sands Population

residents (Census 2021)

Silver Sands Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$705/wk

$36,660 per year

#5403 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Silver Sands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (732) Female 49.7% (723)

Population Density

1171.3

people per km²

1,451 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,668

Family income/wk

Silver Sands Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Silver Sands Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

55.8% 216 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

44.2% 171 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Silver Sands Country of Birth

Australia

85.5%

England

13.3%

Hong Kong

0.7%

Indonesia

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Silver Sands Religion

No Religion

47.4%

Catholic

20.8%

Anglican

15.8%

Not stated

7.7%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Baptist

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Silver Sands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Silver Sands Languages Spoken at Home

Other

52.4%

Spanish

19.0%

Croatian

14.3%

Italian

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Silver Sands Employment

💼

Employed full-time

30.2% 339 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.2% 238 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.7% 41 people

🏠

Not in labour force

45.0% 505 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Silver Sands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Silver Sands Occupation

Professionals

25.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Managers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Labourers

5.8%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Silver Sands Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Health

12.0%

Education

11.8%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Information Technology

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Silver Sands Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Silver Sands Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Silver Sands Marital Status

💍

Married

51.4% 628

↔️

Separated

2.7% 33

📋

Divorced

10.6% 129

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 63

👤

Never married

30.1% 368

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Silver Sands Ancestry

English

39.0%

Australian

25.9%

Scottish

10.1%

Irish

9.8%

Other

3.6%

Italian

2.8%

German

2.4%

Dutch

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Croatian

1.4%

Filipino

1.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Silver Sands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.8%

Secondary — Government

16.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.5%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Pre-school

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

7.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Silver Sands Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 151

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 2,587

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Silver Sands Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.5% 179

—

Not a volunteer

84.5% 973

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Silver Sands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.5%

$300-$449/mo

3.2%

$600-$799/mo

1.9%

$800-$999/mo

3.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Silver Sands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.2%

Did not go to work

17.8%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Train

3.1%

Walked only

2.5%

Bus

2.4%

Other

1.8%

Truck

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Silver Sands Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

35.8%

2 vehicles

40.9%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Silver Sands Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

38.6%

4 bedrooms

47.2%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Silver Sands Population Mobility

16.9%

moved in the last year

44.5%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Silver Sands Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,703

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Silver Sands Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

138

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Silver Sands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Silver Sands Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.7%

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.8%

One parent — children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Silver Sands Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 3

🏅

Previously served

3.2% 37

👤

Never served

96.5% 1,114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Silver Sands Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 162

—

Did not provide

85.8% 982

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Silver Sands Children Ever Born

No children

22.9%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

33.4%

3 children

22.7%

4 children

8.2%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Silver Sands When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Silver Sands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Silver Sands Household Size

1 person

23.6%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

12.2%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Silver Sands Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,128

Moved from WA

162

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Silver Sands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.8%

Step family — no other children

21.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.4%

Intact family — other children present

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Silver Sands Schools

schools nearby

government

978

avg ICSEA score

5,998

total students

Frederick Irwin Anglican School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,682 students

1072

ICSEA

Foundation Christian College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 714 students

1037

ICSEA

Assumption Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 327 students

1020

ICSEA

Oakwood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 973 students

1012

ICSEA

Meadow Springs Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 89 students

985

ICSEA

John Tonkin College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 799 students

972

ICSEA

Meadow Springs Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 420 students

964

ICSEA

John Tonkin College Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 32 students

939

ICSEA

Greenfields Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 427 students

928

ICSEA

Mandurah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 285 students

918

ICSEA

North Mandurah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 250 students

914

ICSEA

John Tonkin College - Tindale Campus Government

Secondary

Peel Language Development School - Mandurah Campus Government

Primary

SMYL Community College - Davey Street Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

View all schools in Silver Sands with map →

Silver Sands Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,399/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Silver Sands

Your weekly income

≈ $6,062/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,059/wk

Rent share 24.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kojonup

Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $140/wk

Mount Barker (WA)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $115/wk

Wundowie

Income: $692/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $90/wk

Hopetoun (WA)

Income: $748/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $90/wk

Waroona

Income: $615/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $70/wk

Little Grove

Income: $749/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $45/wk

Mira Mar

Income: $782/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $40/wk

Lower King

Income: $727/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $20/wk

Silver Sands vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Orange Grove (WA)

Pop: 726 Income: $785/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Clarence

Pop: 728 Income: $815/wk Rent: $300/wk

Brookton

Pop: 732 Income: $547/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bruce Rock

Pop: 742 Income: $746/wk Rent: $160/wk

Morangup

Pop: 751 Income: $658/wk Rent: $300/wk

Carmel

Pop: 754 Income: $850/wk Rent: $345/wk

Compare Silver Sands

Silver Sands vs Orange Grove (WA) →Silver Sands vs Mount Clarence →Silver Sands vs Brookton →Silver Sands vs Bruce Rock →

Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Sands

What is the population of Silver Sands WA?

The population of Silver Sands WA is 1,451 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1171.3 people per km².Silver Sands is ranked #3,448 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Silver Sands?

The median personal income in Silver Sands WA is $705 per week, or $36,660 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,668 per week.Silver Sands is ranked #5,403 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Silver Sands?

Median rent in Silver Sands WA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Silver Sands ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Silver Sands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silver Sands WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Silver Sands?

The median age in Silver Sands WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Silver Sands a good suburb to live in?

Silver Sands is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,451.The median income is $705/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Perth Cost of Living

Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51351. All dollar figures in AUD.