Silverwater, NSW 2128 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Silverwater is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2128, home to 274 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 15 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,387 /week
- Median personal income
- $578 /week
- Median family income
- $1,593 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Parramatta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Newington Public School
- Auburn North Public School
- Auburn Girls High School
- Rydalmere East Public School
- Rydalmere Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 81 bus stops
- Vore St Before Egerton St
- Wetherill St North Before Egerton St
- Vore St After Egerton St
- Wetherill St North After Egerton St
- Vore St After Derby St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 47 parks and reserves
- 5 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 15.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 43.1% of the 2,163 resolvable premises in Silverwater. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 43.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 8.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 5.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 346 across postcode 2128 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 28% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 218 theft, 63 vehicle theft, 34 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Silverwater?
Silverwater (NSW 2128) had 274 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Parramatta local government area.
What is the median rent in Silverwater?
The median advertised rent in Silverwater is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Silverwater?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Silverwater covering government sectors. Nearest include: Newington Public School (0.9 km), Auburn North Public School (1 km), Auburn Girls High School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Silverwater?
Silverwater is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (43.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Silverwater?
Across postcode 2128, 346 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (218), vehicle theft (63), violent (34). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Silverwater?
In Silverwater, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (15.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Silverwater?
81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Silverwater centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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