Rosehill vs Silverwater (Parramatta)
The verdict
Rosehill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.52M versus $1.66M in Silverwater (Parramatta). Rosehill rates higher for education (84 vs 52). Silverwater (Parramatta) rates higher for transport (72 vs 63). Silverwater (Parramatta) is closer to the coast (16.9 km vs 18.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Silverwater (Parramatta) rates higher (63 vs 19/100 in Rosehill).
Scores
| Rosehill | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 73 |
| Transport | 63 | 72 |
| Education | 84 | 52 |
| Liveability | 95 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rosehill | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,047 | 3,600 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,763 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.5% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 30.3% | 54.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Rosehill High Growth · Silverwater (Parramatta) Stable
Property
| Rosehill | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $524K | $729K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $675 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 96 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rosehill | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 618 | 56 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 420 | 472 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 420 | 417 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,573 | 9,639 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rosehill | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Rosehill · Silverwater (Parramatta)
Transport
| Rosehill | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Rosehill | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 6 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 15.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Rosehill | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,047 | 3,600 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,531 | 3,586 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,406 | 3,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.86% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rosehill or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Silverwater (Parramatta) has the higher residential safety score (Rosehill 19/100 vs Silverwater (Parramatta) 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Rosehill or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Rosehill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.52M versus $1.66M.
Which has better public transport, Rosehill or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Silverwater (Parramatta) has the higher transport score (Rosehill 63/100 vs Silverwater (Parramatta) 72/100).
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