South Australia · Suburb Profile

White Sands SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of White Sands SA is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in White Sands is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in White Sands is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). White Sands has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. White Sands has a population density of 21.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in White Sands is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in White Sands is $1,213.

There were 1 recorded offences in White Sands in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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White Sands Population

residents (Census 2021)

White Sands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

#4605 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,213/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

White Sands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.3% (110) Female 42.7% (82)

Population Density

21.9

people per km²

194 people · 8.9 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,770

Family income/wk

White Sands Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

White Sands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.6% 48 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.4% 20 dwellings

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

White Sands Country of Birth

Australia

94.7%

England

5.3%

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

White Sands Religion

No Religion

39.2%

Not stated

14.5%

Catholic

14.0%

Lutheran

11.8%

Anglican

9.7%

Uniting Church

5.9%

SB OSB NRA OSB

3.2%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

White Sands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

White Sands Employment

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Employed full-time

41.1% 60 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 28 people

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Not in labour force

39.7% 58 people

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

White Sands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Bachelor Degree

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

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

White Sands Occupation

Professionals

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.8%

Managers

15.6%

Labourers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.7%

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

White Sands Field of Study

Engineering

23.4%

Agriculture & Environment

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.8%

Management & Commerce

12.8%

Education

10.6%

Architecture & Building

10.6%

Health

10.6%

Society & Culture

6.4%

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

White Sands Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

White Sands Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

White Sands Marital Status

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Married

52.6% 90

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Separated

3.5% 6

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Divorced

17.0% 29

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Widowed

5.3% 9

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Never married

21.6% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

White Sands Ancestry

English

40.3%

Australian

25.0%

German

9.7%

Irish

6.8%

Scottish

6.4%

Italian

5.9%

Other

3.0%

Dutch

1.7%

Greek

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

White Sands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Secondary — Government

27.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.8%

Pre-school

16.7%

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

White Sands Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.9% 22

✅

No need for assistance

93.1% 299

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

White Sands Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.3% 26

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

White Sands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

46.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

White Sands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.3%

Did not go to work

14.7%

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

White Sands Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.1%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

5.6%

4+ vehicles

13.9%

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

White Sands Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.7%

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

43.4%

4 bedrooms

19.7%

5 bedrooms

5.3%

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

White Sands Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

White Sands Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

337

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

White Sands Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

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

White Sands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

White Sands Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.9%

Couple — children under 15

24.8%

Couple — no children under 15

14.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

White Sands Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 6

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Never served

95.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

White Sands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 23

—

Did not provide

84.7% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

White Sands Children Ever Born

No children

14.5%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

61.8%

3 children

16.4%

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

White Sands When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

White Sands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

36.7%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

White Sands Household Size

1 person

35.9%

2 persons

48.7%

3 persons

7.7%

4 persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

White Sands Where Residents Moved From

Same address

147

Moved from SA

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

White Sands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

White Sands Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

White Sands Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,149/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in White Sands

Your weekly income

≈ $4,979/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $849/wk

Rent share 26.1%

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White Sands vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Hill River (SA)

Pop: 98 Income: $700/wk Rent: $220/wk

Marcollat

Pop: 98 Income: $937/wk Rent: $140/wk

Sandergrove

Pop: 98 Income: $919/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wyomi

Pop: 98 Income: $635/wk Rent: $195/wk

Buckland Park

Pop: 99 Income: $749/wk Rent: $291/wk

Nene Valley

Pop: 99 Income: $816/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About White Sands

What is the population of White Sands SA?

The population of White Sands SA is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.9 people per km².White Sands is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in White Sands?

The median personal income in White Sands SA is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,149 per week.Family income is $1,770 per week.White Sands is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in White Sands?

Median rent in White Sands SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.White Sands ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in White Sands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in White Sands SA is $1,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in White Sands?

The median age in White Sands SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is White Sands a good suburb to live in?

White Sands is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 194.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41579. All dollar figures in AUD.