Overall score
San Remo
35.2/100
Silver Sands
30.7/100
San Remo vs Silver Sands, WA suburb comparison
San Remo for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
San RemoSilver Sands
Crime rate
San Remo
12555.5 / 1k
Silver Sands
9601.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
San Remo
12
Silver Sands
16
Population
San Remo
1,022
Silver Sands
1,451
Metric leadSan Remo 6Silver Sands 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | San Remo | Silver Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.5/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 12555.5 / 1k | 9601.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 3 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 16 |
| Population | 1,022 | 1,451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, San Remo is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Silver Sands is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, San Remo is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Silver Sands answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer San Remo, while Silver Sands remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.