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Silver Sands

1 km²

Silver Sands is characterised by a moderately large population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,451▲ +16.9%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +4.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over25.7%Children under 1516.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46565

Age structure

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.6%
Seniors (65+)25.7%
Young adults (25–44)20.6%
Children (0–14)16.3%
Youth (15–24)9.6%

Marital status

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by England (13%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia69.5%
England11.2%
New Zealand3.4%
South Africa1.1%
Philippines0.7%
Italy0.6%
China0.3%
Vietnam0.3%

Language

People using another language at home4.6%

Language used at home

In Silver Sands, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (0%).

English only89.7%
Mandarin0.6%
Italian0.3%
Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion45.8%

Religious affiliation

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (50%) and Buddhism (0%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion50%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.7%

Highest year of school

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Year 12 at 52%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1248.7%
Year 1027.1%
Year 1111.0%
Year 9 or below7.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$705▲ +32.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,399▲ +42.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,668▲ +40.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.5%

Household income distribution

In Silver Sands, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49926.3%
$1,500–$2,99924.4%
Under $65021.0%
$3,000–$3,9998.8%
$4,000 or more7.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.5%People with a mental health condition9.2%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis11.1%
Mental health9.2%
Asthma8.1%
Other condition7.3%
Diabetes5.4%
Heart disease4.3%
Cancer4.3%
Lung condition1.8%
Stroke0.7%
Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid28.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families16.7%

Family composition

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children46%
  • Couples without children36%
  • One-parent families17%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$340▲ +21.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -8.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -40.0%since 2011Households renting27.1%Homes owned outright38.7%Separate (detached) houses95.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (28%).

  • Owned outright39%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Rented28%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)58.8%
Worked at home8.2%
Car (passenger)4.5%
Train2.7%
Walked2.3%
Bus2.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.8%Labour-force participation53.6%Employed full-time54.6%

Industries people work in

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance12.4%
Construction11.3%
Education & training10.3%
Mining10.0%
Retail trade10.0%
Manufacturing7.1%
Accommodation & food6.8%
Public administration & safety5.8%
Transport & warehousing4.0%
Professional & technical3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Silver Sands, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Technicians & trades19.2%
Professionals18.5%
Community & personal service12.7%
Managers11.8%
Labourers10.3%
Clerical & administrative10.0%
Sales workers10.0%
Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

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