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Silverwater (Parramatta)

NSW 2128 · Parramatta

3,600 (2021) → 3,586 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)

73
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,600
Population
$1.61M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Safety score
72
Transport score

Silverwater (Parramatta) is a stable suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2128, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.61M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 17km inland. Silverwater (Parramatta) has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

15.4 km
To Sydney CBD
16.9 km
To coast
$1,225/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,600
Population
35
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Parramatta LGA population (est. 2025)239,673
Median household income (weekly)$1,875
vs NSW median+1.4%
Bachelor degree or higher23.5%
Born in Australia54.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse241 / 379 / 167

Top countries of birth: South Korea (9.53%), China (3.64%), India (2.58%), Lebanon (2.22%), New Zealand (1.89%)

Top languages: Korean (12.08%), Arabic (4.92%), Mandarin (4.06%), Urdu (3.08%), Cantonese (2.36%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.61M
Median house (2025)
$742K+19.9%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,225 / $555 wk
Rental yield (house)3.9%
Days on market (house)42 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

77

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

305
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Auburn North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1007
  • Newington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1116
  • Auburn Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 959
  • Sydney Adventist School - AuburnPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1012
  • Rydalmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1026
  • Rydalmere East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1022
  • Alpha Omega Senior College, Queen Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
  • St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1021
  • Amity College Auburn CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.3km
  • Alpha Omega Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1093
  • Aspect South East Sydney School, AuburnSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
  • Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1010

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

72
31Bus
CBD commute (est.)58 min (bus)
Nearest train stationAuburn (2.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

170 in suburbSupermarkets
226 in suburbCafes/Rest.
425 in suburbParks
15Playgrounds
22Pools
120 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
70 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
50 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
131Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAuburn Hospital (3.1 km)
Nearest vet3.8 km
Nearest airportSydney (17.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

84

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

12
Gyms
11
Leisure centres
5
Public pools
131
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

92

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

42
Parks
2
Nature reserves
128
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

87

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
3
Museums
11
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
20
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

24

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.28

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.10%
Projected population 20413,720
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Parramatta

Newington$1.82M81transportRosehill$1.30M63transportRydalmere$1.87M90transportCamelliaData not available75transportSydney Olympic ParkData not available92transportClyde$2.06M93transport

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Frequently asked questions about Silverwater (Parramatta)

What are property prices in Silverwater (Parramatta)?

In Silverwater (Parramatta), the median house price is $1.61M and the median unit price is $742K. Median weekly house rent is $1,225.

How far is Silverwater (Parramatta) from Sydney CBD?

Silverwater (Parramatta) is about 15.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 58 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Silverwater (Parramatta)?

Silverwater (Parramatta) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Silverwater (Parramatta)?

Silverwater (Parramatta) has a transport score of 72/100 and 31 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.