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South Australia · Postcode 5173
Silver Sands postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 45 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Silver Sands at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Silver Sands vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Silver Sands | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,399 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $340 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5173 covers Silver Sands, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 45 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Mandurah.
According to the 2021 Census, Silver Sands has a population of 1,451 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,399, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The Indigenous population is 30 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Silver Sands includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 558 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Silver Sands scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Silver Sands is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Silver Sands details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5173 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,451 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,399/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $705/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1171/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 558 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 30 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.313999 |
| Longitude | 138.4478 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 45 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Mandurah |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Mawson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 237 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 140 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 297 (20.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 414 (28.5%) |
| 65+ years | 364 (25.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 161 (11.1%) |
| Asthma | 117 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 78 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 63 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 62 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 17 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 195 (35.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 223 (40.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 110 (20.2%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.