Overall score
Halls Head
40.5/100
Silver Sands
33.1/100
Halls Head vs Silver Sands, WA Suburb Comparison
Halls Head for retirees and value; Silver Sands for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Halls HeadSilver Sands
Crime rate
Halls Head
59.7 / 1k
Silver Sands
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Halls Head
149
Silver Sands
26
Population
Halls Head
14,474
Silver Sands
1,451
Metric leadHalls Head 8Silver Sands 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHalls Head
- Best for familiesSilver Sands
- Best for best valueHalls Head
- Best for best schoolsSilver Sands
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Halls Head | Silver Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.5/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 3 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 26 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 1.1% |
| Population | 14,474 | 1,451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Halls Head is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Silver Sands is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Halls Head tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Silver Sands stands out for easy access to the coast and improving crime trends.
Choose Halls Head if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Silver Sands for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.