Silver Sands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
13.2k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Silver Sands.
The postcode for Silver Sands is 5173 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Silver Sands (5173) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia.
Silver Sands has roughly 13,213 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Silver Sands scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Silver Sands's population at 13,213, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,213
Median age
40
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,213
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Silver Sands.
Local schools for Silver Sands
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Government School Catchment
Aldinga Beach Primary School
Aldinga Payinthi College
Myponga Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Silver Sands.
- What is the Silver Sands postcode?
- Silver Sands is in the 5173 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Silver Sands?
- Silver Sands is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5173. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Silver Sands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Silver Sands?
- There are 3 schools serving Silver Sands on this page, including Aldinga Beach Primary School, Aldinga Payinthi College, Myponga Primary School.
- How walkable is Silver Sands?
- Silver Sands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Silver Sands?
- Silver Sands is close to Sellicks Beach, Aldinga Beach, Port Willunga, Aldinga, Sellicks Hill.
- What is the population of Silver Sands?
- The population of Silver Sands is approximately 13,213 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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