Silver Sands (WA)

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According to ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region combined with new address validations performed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Silver Sands has a population calculated at approximately 1,603 as of May 2026. This marks an expansion of 152 people (10.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,451 people. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 1,592, which was computed by Districts utilizing the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside an additional 1 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population size represents a density of 1,292 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across nationwide areas tracked by Districts. The 10.5% growth rate of the suburb of Silver Sands since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3%, placing it among the regional leaders in expansion. Interstate migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 51.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Silver Sands possesses a skilled resident workforce, with industrial and manufacturing fields highly represented, a low unemployment rate of 2.3%, and a 7.5% rise in estimated employment over the prior year, as aggregated by Districts from statistical area statistics. In March 2026691 residents were employed, and the local jobless rate sat 1.9% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, though participation in the labor force was considerably lower (52.9% relative to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census records show a low 9.9% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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According to taxpayer data released by the ATO for financial year 2023 and aggregated at the postcode level by Districts, the suburb of Silver Sands recorded a median taxpayer income of $58,467 and an average income of $82,448. These figures are very high on a national scale and compare to Greater Perth medians and averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $64,857 (median) and $91,460 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank modestly, placing between the 28th and 29th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 27.6% of the population (442 individuals) earn between $1,500 and which is similar to the wider region where fall into this bracket. Housing cost pressures are significant, leaving only of income remaining, placing the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA income index ranks the suburb in the th decile.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Silver Sands consisted of 96.4% houses and 3.6% other options (such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Silver Sands was substantially higher than the metropolitan average at 40.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (31.3%) or occupied by tenants (27.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, which sat below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $340, compared to $350 across the metro area. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Silver Sands are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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Family units constitute 73.3% of all households, consisting of 23.7% couples with children, 34.8% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.7%, with lone person households representing 23.7% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size of 2.4 people is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The suburb of Silver Sands faces educational attainment challenges, with university graduation rates (18.3%) sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a clear opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.8%). Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 44.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (33.3%).

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An analysis of public transit shows 3 active transport stops within the suburb of Silver Sands, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to support 446 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 314 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 85%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5. A relatively low 9.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era patterns.

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The suburb of Silver Sands shows favorable health characteristics based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both youth and senior age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing roughly 60% of the population (960 people).

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The suburb of Silver Sands displays below-average cultural diversity, with 73.4% of the population born in Australia, 87.4% holding citizenship, and 95.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.7% of residents, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

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With a median age of 47 years, the suburb of Silver Sands is much older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and also well above the national median of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 14.5% compared to Greater Perth, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 9.4%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Data collected after the 2021 Census indicates that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.4% to 10.3% of the population. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.3% to 11.9% and the to group declined from to . Demographic projections show that the age profile in the suburb of Silver Sands will undergo substantial change by . The to group is expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach . Seniors aged + are expected to account for of all population growth, highlighting the local aging trend. Conversely, population declines are expected for the to and to age brackets.

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Silver Sands currently has an estimated 94 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 40 children aged 0-2 and 26 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 92 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 100. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.