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Silver Sands, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Silver Sands is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,359. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,359 Population 2,517/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$23,829 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,829 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Silver Sands

Silver Sands

Silver Sands is an inner northern coastal suburb of Mandurah, Western Australia.

People

Population1,359
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,517/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,829
Per Capita$23,829
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership71.9%
Housing Units544

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,359
Population Density2,517 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-32.5086°, 115.7360°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,829
Median Age47.0 years

About Silver Sands

Silver Sands is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,359. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Silver Sands has a population of 1,359 with a density of 2,517 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,359
Total Population
2,517
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Silver Sands vs Australia Average

The median household income in Silver Sands is $23,829, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,829 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $458, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 129 business establishments.

Income: Silver Sands vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,829
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,829
Avg Weekly Wage$458

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)129

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Silver Sands is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 544 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.9%
Owner-Occupied71.9%
Renter-Occupied28.1%
Housing Units544

Property Tax

Climate in Silver Sands

Silver Sands has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 29.4° 18.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.8° 12.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 27.8° 17.2
Apr 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.1° 37.5
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.1° 82.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.8° 117.7
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.7° / 17.5° 113.1
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.1° 94.1
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19.3° 64.3
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22° 33.9
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.6° 25.0
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.2° 15.9
Silver Sands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,517/sq mi
Coordinates-32.5086°N, 115.7360°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 4, 2006.

May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 100 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 124 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 104 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 124 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 130 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 124 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 110 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 128 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Coldest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Silver Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Silver Sands

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Mandurah Primary School
Assumption Catholic Primary School
John Tonkin College (Tindale Campus)
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Radio Stations near Silver Sands

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Silver Sands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mandurah Community Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre
The Rockingham Museum

Libraries in Silver Sands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Mandurah Library0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Silver Sands

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #12273507968

Gyms in Silver Sands

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golds Gym Mandurah

Breweries in Silver Sands

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boundary Island Brewery
Thorny Devil Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Silver Sands

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Silver Sands

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Unknown Farm StripSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Sands

What is the population of Silver Sands?

Silver Sands has a population of 1,359 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,517 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Silver Sands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,829, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Silver Sands?

Silver Sands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

How is the job market in Silver Sands?

The unemployment rate in Silver Sands is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $458. There are 129 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Silver Sands?

The median home value in Silver Sands is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.

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