Moving to Silverwater NSW 2128
What the official numbers say about living in Silverwater — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $1,875 a week.
About 49% of homes are owner-occupied and 50% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Silverwater grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,162 → 3,600 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: South Korea, China, India; most spoken languages besides English: Korean, Arabic, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Silverwater sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (55% of workers), while 39% work from home.
Nearest train station: Auburn, 1.7 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Epping, 8 km north-east.
Nearest light rail stop: Rosehill Gardens, 2.8 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 3.5 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rydalmere Ferry Wharf, 2.1 km north.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 10.8 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 61 schools · 76 cafes & restaurants · 18 supermarkets · 54 parks — see them all on the Silverwater profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Auburn North Public School 700 m · Auburn Girls High School 1.1 km · Newington Public School 1.1 km · Sydney Adventist School Auburn 1.6 km · St John's Catholic Primary School 1.7 km · Alpha Omega Senior College 1.9 km · Trinity Catholic College 1.9 km · Auburn Public School 2.2 km
Groceries: Woolworths Newington 1.1 km · Newington Asian Grocery 1.2 km · Kmall09 1.4 km · Woolworths Lidcombe 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Aldi Auburn 1.8 km · Woolworths Auburn 1.8 km · Millet Supermarket 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Hume Park 250 m · Beaconsfield Street Reserve 350 m · Deakin Park 450 m · Blankers Koen Park 900 m · Newington Reserve 950 m · Buruwang Park 1.1 km · Auburn Park 1.2 km · Pierre de Coubertin Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Silverwater, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Superb Fairy-wren · Noisy Miner · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Silverwater, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwater here | 3,600 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Newington | 5,648 | — | 10/10 | 25% |
| Auburn | 39,333 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Lidcombe | 23,663 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Rydalmere | 7,274 | — | 8/10 | 17% |
| Rosehill | 4,047 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Ermington | 12,686 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Parramatta — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Reid — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2128 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Silverwater profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week, and about 50% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,162 people to 3,600. It sits about 16 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Auburn station is roughly 1.7 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Reid.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Silverwater vs Newington · Silverwater vs Rydalmere.
Nearby guides: Newington · Auburn · Lidcombe · Rydalmere · Rosehill · Ermington.
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