SA · Murray Bridge Council
White Sands, SA, 5253
Current weather
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Suburb snapshot
White Sands is a small locality in the Murray Bridge area, home to around 194 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 30.9 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 194
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,149
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 91
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Employment rate
- 52.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 30.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
46 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Shipping container to accommodate an electrical battery energy storage system associated with the existing solar PV installation on the adjoining property.30 RIVERGLEN DR WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
March 2026
- Detached Colourbond Outbuilding (Shed) Dimensions: 8m x 7.756m wide x 3.921m high (overall)7 RIVERGLEN DR WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
January 2026
- Land Division - Boundary realignment11 WHITE SANDS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253;899 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
October 2025
- Land division to create an additional (1) allotment (total 2)1155 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
September 2025
- Change of use of existing hotel and associated restaurant areas to be utilised as a single storey detached dwelling1014 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 6 (Community Title)LOT 10 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
July 2025
- Outbuilding5 OSGOOD CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
May 2025
- Development consisting of; - Detached Dwelling with Carport and Alfresco - Agricultural Building1191 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
- Land Division - Community Title to create 4 allotments29 RIVERGLEN DR WHITE SANDS SA 5253;30 RIVERGLEN DR WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
- Land division - two lots to three lots29 RIVERGLEN DR WHITE SANDS SA 5253;30 RIVERGLEN DR WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
March 2025
- Addition to existing jetty3 -4 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253;Lat :-35.1897918 Long: 139.3243059Under Assessment
- Agricultural building 18m x 36m x 7.6mLOT 1107 FLAGSTAFF RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
February 2025
- Change of use from irrigated pasture to include storage (swimming pool shells) and four outbuildings (shipping containers). Two shipping containers for permanent use and two temporary.855 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
January 2025
- Swimming Pool and safety barriers7 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- New House Dwelling New Shed Associated retaining wall8 OSGOOD CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
November 2024
- Two storey dwelling alterations and additions, deck and above ground water tanks855 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
- Variation to 417/170/2020 - relocation of proposed outbuilding with mezzanine2 RIVER VINE CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
September 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling5 OSGOOD CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
April 2024
- Jetty & replacement retaining wall959 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253;971 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
- Variation to DA 415/235/2019 consisting of the following changes to the detached dwelling: - Rainwater tanks to be relocated to be installed within SA Power Networks easement; - Northern external wall of the dwelling to be extended 200mm to the north; - Northern verandah extended an additional 1.6m; - Eastern balcony extended by an additional 400mm; - Eastern window added for Study: - Northern second-storey kitchen windows joined together; - Western laundry window relocated to northern side of t12 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- for 4.15mt x 7.3mtr x 2.7mtr single car garage72 ROBINSONS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
- Extension of pump building1041 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
September 2023
- Elevated detached dwelling with carport, and front and rear balconies; and Garage (Outbuilding); and Colorbond Fencing along the eastern and southern allotment boundaries7 OSGOOD CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
August 2023
- Agricultual Shed1065 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence855 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
November 2022
- Verandah to the side of existing house and gable end verandah over existing deck.10 OSGOOD CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
September 2022
- Garage (Outbuilding) and associated earthworks; and 2.1-metre-high Fencing along the southern and western allotment boundaries15 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
July 2022
- Retaining wall, located adjacent to the easement for 963 Lot 13 Jervois Road, on the rivers edge963 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253;971 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
- Retaining wall at rivers edge adjacent to easement identified as G961 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253;971 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of a post and rail fence in a flood plain.12 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
- Construction of retaining walls and associated cutting / filling of land.13 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to the existing Willow Point Wines cellar door/café and shop to incorporate a new café/restaurant with additional floor area, altered vehicle access and new car parking and erection of advertising signage1041 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence6 OSGOOD CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling with UMR Garage, Verandah, Porch and Balcony7 RIVERGLEN DR WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to an existing accommodation building (internal and external) and construction of new verandah11 WHITE SANDS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Under Assessment
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Outbuilding (boat storage shed)11 WHITE SANDS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
June 2021
- Two-storey detached dwelling with balcony and verandah under main roof, outbuilding, rainwater tank, associated earthworks and retaining walls17 RIVER VINE CT WHITE SANDS SA 5253Decision Made
Other· 3 proposals
- BOWYERTON PTY LTDOtherEPA licence
- CARVON PTY. LTD.Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- INGHAMS ENTERPRISES PTY. LIMITEDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Addition to existing jettyplanning3 -4 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253;Lat :-35.1897918 Long: 139.3243059Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · Under Assessment
- Agricultual Shedplanning1065 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Lodged 29 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
- Agricultural building 18m x 36m x 7.6mplanningLOT 1107 FLAGSTAFF RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Lodged 20 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing accommodation building (internal and external) and construction of new verandahplanning11 WHITE SANDS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Lodged 12 Apr 2022 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing Willow Point Wines cellar door/café and shop to incorporate a new café/restaurant with additional floor area, altered vehicle access and new car parking and erection of advertising signageplanning1041 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Lodged 24 May 2022 · Under Assessment
- BOWYERTON PTY LTDplanningOtherEPA licence
- CARVON PTY. LTD.planningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- Change of use from irrigated pasture to include storage (swimming pool shells) and four outbuildings (shipping containers). Two shipping containers for permanent use and two temporary.planning855 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Lodged 07 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
- Change of use of existing hotel and associated restaurant areas to be utilised as a single storey detached dwellingplanning1014 JERVOIS RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Lodged 19 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a post and rail fence in a flood plain.planning12 HANN RD WHITE SANDS SA 5253Lodged 16 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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