Silverdale vs Warragamba
The verdict
Warragamba is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $1.27M in Silverdale. Warragamba rates higher for liveability (39 vs 27). Warragamba has a shorter estimated CBD commute (149 vs 152 min).
Scores
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 33 |
| Transport | 22 | 26 |
| Education | 36 | 35 |
| Liveability | 27 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,543 | 1,202 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,654 | $1,548 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | 14.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Silverdale Moderate Growth · Warragamba Moderate Growth
Property
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $840K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $463K |
| House price YoY | 6.4% | 31.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $675 | $675 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 83 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 286 | 582 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,267 | 3,328 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 958 |
See the full school list on each profile: Silverdale · Warragamba
Transport
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 152 | 149 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.9 km | 13.7 km |
Liveability
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.7 km | 50.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.1 km | 56.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.6 km | 18.0 km |
Population & growth
| Silverdale | Warragamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,543 | 1,202 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,657 | 1,497 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,414 | 1,432 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.64% | 5.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Silverdale or Warragamba?
Silverdale has the higher residential safety score (Silverdale 86/100 vs Warragamba 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Silverdale or Warragamba?
Warragamba is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $1.27M.
Which has better public transport, Silverdale or Warragamba?
Warragamba has the higher transport score (Silverdale 22/100 vs Warragamba 26/100).
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