Rydalmere vs Silverwater (Parramatta)
The verdict
Silverwater (Parramatta) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.61M versus $1.89M in Rydalmere. Rydalmere rates higher for education (75 vs 52). Silverwater (Parramatta) is closer to the coast (16.9 km vs 19.2 km).
Scores
RydalmereSilverwater (Parramatta)
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 73 |
| Transport | 90 | 72 |
| Education | 75 | 52 |
| Liveability | 90 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,274 | 3,600 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.3% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 52.9% | 54.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Rydalmere High Growth · Silverwater (Parramatta) Stable
Property
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.89M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | $764K | $742K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $1,225 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 344 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,155 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,054 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Rydalmere · Silverwater (Parramatta)
Transport
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Rydalmere | 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 | 15 | 6 |
| Parks | 22 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 16.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 15.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,274 | 3,600 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,898 | 3,586 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,272 | 3,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Rydalmere or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Silverwater (Parramatta) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.61M versus $1.89M.
Which has better public transport, Rydalmere or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Rydalmere has the higher transport score (Rydalmere 90/100 vs Silverwater (Parramatta) 72/100).
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