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Silverwater NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Silverwater, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Silverwater NSW is 3,600 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Silverwater is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Silverwater is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Silverwater has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Silverwater has a population density of 1333.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Silverwater is China. The most common religion is Not stated (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silverwater is $2,167.

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Silverwater Population

residents (Census 2021)

Silverwater Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$857/wk

$44,564 per year

#2666 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1.1 per bedroom

Silverwater Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.4% (2,318) Female 35.6% (1,280)

Population Density

1333.3

people per km²

3,600 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$2,055

Family income/wk

Silverwater Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Silverwater Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

26.6% 101 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

73.4% 279 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Silverwater Country of Birth

Australia

84.5%

China

4.4%

India

3.7%

Afghanistan

1.9%

Iran

1.7%

England

1.1%

Fiji

0.9%

Indonesia

0.8%

Bangladesh

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Silverwater Religion

Not stated

44.4%

No Religion

15.8%

Catholic

15.2%

Islam

14.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.3%

Anglican

2.7%

Buddhism

2.1%

Hinduism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Silverwater Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

83.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Silverwater Languages Spoken at Home

Korean

38.4%

Arabic

16.3%

Mandarin

11.5%

Other

11.1%

Urdu

9.2%

Cantonese

5.5%

SAL Tot

4.2%

Turkish

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Silverwater Employment

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Employed full-time

19.8% 567 people

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Employed part-time

11.0% 315 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 79 people

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Not in labour force

66.4% 1,896 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Silverwater Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Certificate III/IV

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

15.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Silverwater Occupation

Professionals

33.0%

Managers

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Labourers

4.5%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Silverwater Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Health

10.2%

Education

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Information Technology

5.7%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Architecture & Building

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Silverwater Dwelling Types

Separate house

58.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

39.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Silverwater Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Silverwater Marital Status

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Married

42.7% 1,333

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Separated

3.1% 96

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Divorced

5.7% 179

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Widowed

1.4% 43

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Never married

47.2% 1,473

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Silverwater Ancestry

Other

21.9%

Korean

19.3%

Chinese

12.1%

Australian

11.4%

English

9.7%

Lebanese

7.2%

Indian

5.9%

Irish

3.4%

Filipino

3.2%

Italian

2.3%

Scottish

2.1%

German

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Silverwater School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.2%

Secondary — Government

19.9%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Pre-school

10.9%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Secondary — Catholic

4.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Silverwater Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 105

✅

No need for assistance

97.5% 4,161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Silverwater Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.5% 162

—

Not a volunteer

90.5% 1,537

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Silverwater Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

1.2%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Silverwater How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.4%

Did not go to work

18.8%

Walked only

4.8%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bus

1.7%

Truck

1.3%

Train

1.3%

Bicycle

0.9%

Other

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Silverwater Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.8%

1 vehicle

42.7%

2 vehicles

35.1%

3 vehicles

10.9%

4+ vehicles

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Silverwater Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.4%

2 bedrooms

36.8%

3 bedrooms

35.7%

4 bedrooms

10.6%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Silverwater Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

50.5%

moved in the last 5 years

6.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Silverwater Indigenous Population

9.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

634

Indigenous residents

6,353

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Silverwater Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Silverwater Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Silverwater Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.3%

Couple — no children

22.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Silverwater Military Service

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Previously served

0.4% 7

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Never served

99.6% 1,694

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Silverwater Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 153

—

Did not provide

90.9% 1,533

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Silverwater Children Ever Born

No children

41.9%

1 child

17.1%

2 children

25.8%

3 children

8.4%

4 children

5.1%

5+ children

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Silverwater When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

134

1991–2000

208

2001–2010

299

2011–2015

213

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Silverwater Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

10.5%

30+ hours

10.1%

Did not do domestic work

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Silverwater Household Size

1 person

23.5%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

19.6%

4 persons

15.8%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Silverwater Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,720

Moved from NSW

290

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Silverwater Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.5%

Step family — no other children

6.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Silverwater Schools

schools nearby

government

1038

avg ICSEA score

12,459

total students

Ermington Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 472 students

1117

ICSEA

Alpha Omega Senior College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 822 students

1111

ICSEA

Newington Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 665 students

1104

ICSEA

Parramatta East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 465 students

1091

ICSEA

Melrose Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 163 students

1087

ICSEA

St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 357 students

1081

ICSEA

St Mary's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 377 students

1079

ICSEA

Al-Faisal College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 2,282 students

1077

ICSEA

Dundas Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 312 students

1070

ICSEA

Rosehill Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 550 students

1067

ICSEA

International Maarif Schools of Australia Independent

Combined · K-11 · 362 students

1043

ICSEA

St John's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 353 students

1032

ICSEA

Ermington West Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 104 students

1022

ICSEA

Lidcombe Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 762 students

1019

ICSEA

Rydalmere Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 151 students

1018

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 29 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Silverwater Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Silverwater

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,425/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Silverwater vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,801 Income: $602/wk Rent: $383/wk

Tighes Hill

Pop: 1,801 Income: $914/wk Rent: $400/wk

Corindi Beach

Pop: 1,802 Income: $734/wk Rent: $435/wk

Wamboin

Pop: 1,805 Income: $1,362/wk Rent: $520/wk

Floraville

Pop: 1,814 Income: $885/wk Rent: $405/wk

Shoal Bay (NSW)

Pop: 1,815 Income: $623/wk Rent: $338/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silverwater

What is the population of Silverwater NSW?

The population of Silverwater NSW is 3,600 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1333.3 people per km².Silverwater is ranked #2,098 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Silverwater?

The median personal income in Silverwater NSW is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,055 per week.Silverwater is ranked #2,666 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Silverwater?

Median rent in Silverwater NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Silverwater ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Silverwater?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Silverwater NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Silverwater?

The median age in Silverwater NSW is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Silverwater a good suburb to live in?

Silverwater is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,600.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13562. All dollar figures in AUD.