8 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
47 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1399/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
5.8%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
8.2%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Silver Sands
Full-time 24.0%Part-time 17.0%Unemployed 2.7%Not in labour 56.4%
Dwelling Types
Silver Sands
House 95.5%Semi-detached 3.6%Other 0.9%
Commute Mode
Silver Sands
Car 80.5%Transit 6.1%Walk 2.9%WFH 10.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
69.5%
England
11.2%
New Zealand
3.4%
South Africa
1.1%
Philippines
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
95.1%
Spanish
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Sands
Is Silver Sands safe?
Silver Sands has a safety score of 24/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mandurah (4/100), San Remo (WA) (68/100), Meadow Springs (52/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Silver Sands?
Median weekly rent in Silver Sands is $625/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mandurah ($550/wk), San Remo (WA) ($670/wk), Meadow Springs ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Silver Sands from Perth CBD?
Silver Sands is 54 minutes by car, or 93 minutes by public transport, or 71 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Silver Sands affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Silver Sands is $911K, up 13.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $768K. For renters, median weekly rent is $625/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mandurah ($650K), San Remo (WA) ($970K), Meadow Springs ($800K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/silver-sands
Silver Sands is a quiet coastal suburb in Mandurah, drawing weekend visitors to its beach and offering mid-range property prices by WA coastal standards. The suburb is car-dependent and light on urban amenities, with a local tavern as the main social hub. A high-profile violent incident at that tavern in 2023 dented its reputation, but the beach lifestyle and relaxed seaside setting remain its core appeal. At $911k and rent of $625/week, the local housing market is 11% below the Perth metro median.
Silver Sands sits a 54-minute drive from the CBD (93 min by transit), and most residents drive (63%). The area's 24/100 safety rating is 28 points below the metro average of 52.
The suburb's median age of 47 and household income of $1,399/week sit near the broader average.