Rydalmere vs Silverwater (Parramatta)
The verdict
Silverwater (Parramatta) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M 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). On the separate residential safety score, Rydalmere rates higher (70 vs 63/100 in Silverwater (Parramatta)).
Scores
| 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 | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $764K | $729K |
| House price YoY | -4.7% | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $725 | $675 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 68 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 56 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 472 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 344 | 417 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,839 | 9,639 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rydalmere | Silverwater (Parramatta) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 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 safer, Rydalmere or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Rydalmere has the higher residential safety score (Rydalmere 70/100 vs Silverwater (Parramatta) 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Rydalmere or Silverwater (Parramatta)?
Silverwater (Parramatta) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M 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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