Silver Sands, WA 6210 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Silver Sands is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6210, home to 1,451 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mandurah local government area and roughly 69 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,451
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,399 /week
- Median personal income
- $705 /week
- Median family income
- $1,668 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Mandurah
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mandurah
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Canning
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Mandurah Catholic College
- Dudley Park Primary School
- Coodanup College
- Glencoe Primary School
- Halls Head College
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops
- Hudson Dr After Nankeen App
- Hudson Dr After Honeyeater View
- Newport Dr Before Hudson Dr
- Newport Dr After Duyfken Wy
- Leslie St Before Coolibah Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 19 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 72.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 863 resolvable premises in Silver Sands. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Silver Sands?
Silver Sands (WA 6210) had 1,451 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Mandurah local government area.
What is the median rent in Silver Sands?
The median advertised rent in Silver Sands is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Silver Sands?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Silver Sands covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Mandurah Catholic College (1.4 km), Dudley Park Primary School (2 km), Coodanup College (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Silver Sands?
Silver Sands is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Silver Sands?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Silver Sands?
In Silver Sands, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (72.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Silver Sands?
20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Silver Sands centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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