Silverwater (Parramatta)
NSW 2128 · Parramatta
3,600 (2021) → 3,586 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Silverwater (Parramatta) is a stable suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2128, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.66M 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, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2128 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
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 1015
- Newington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1104
- Auburn Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 966
- Sydney Adventist School - AuburnPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 950
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1032
- Rydalmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1018
- Rydalmere East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1007
- Alpha Omega Senior College, Queen Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Amity College Auburn CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.3km
- Alpha Omega Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1111
- Aspect South East Sydney School, AuburnSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1016
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Silverwater (Parramatta)
Is Silverwater (Parramatta) safe?
Silverwater (Parramatta) has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,639 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Silverwater (Parramatta)?
In Silverwater (Parramatta), the median house price is $1.66M and the median unit price is $729K. Median weekly house rent is $675.
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.