Newington vs Silverwater (Parramatta)
The verdict
Silverwater (Parramatta) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.94M in Newington. Newington rates higher for education (83 vs 52). Newington has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 58 min). On the separate residential safety score, Newington rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Silverwater (Parramatta)).
Scores
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 73 |
| Transport | 81 | 72 |
| Education | 83 | 52 |
| Liveability | 97 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,648 | 3,600 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,465 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.1% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 54.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Newington Stable · Silverwater (Parramatta) Stable
Property
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.94M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $825K | $729K |
| House price YoY | 17.1% | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $965 | $675 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 35 | 56 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 18 | 472 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 142 | 417 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,629 | 9,639 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Newington · Silverwater (Parramatta)
Transport
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 13 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.1 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.6 km | 15.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Newington | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,648 | 3,600 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,626 | 3,586 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,836 | 3,720 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newington or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Newington has the higher residential safety score (Newington 100/100 vs Silverwater (Parramatta) 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Newington or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Silverwater (Parramatta) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.94M.
Which has better public transport, Newington or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Newington has the higher transport score (Newington 81/100 vs Silverwater (Parramatta) 72/100).
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