Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
White Sands, 5253
Est. population · Jun 2025
198
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.2%
Median age
57
Median income
$1,149/wk
Employment rate
52.9%
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
White Sands is a residential smaller community in Murray Bridge Council with a familiar suburban feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
White Sands snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
198
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
46th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
86th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
198(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 86th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +4.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in SA
- 86th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 43 / 0 / 0 (+ 32 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 30.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
- Increase (daily rate)
- +200.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (8.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
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 5253Decision Made
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
- CARVON PTY. LTD.Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- INGHAMS ENTERPRISES PTY. LIMITEDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- INGHAMS ENTERPRISES PTY. LIMITEDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.9 km away).
Coalition 61.5%Labor 38.5%
1.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Woods PointLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray Bridge Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.