Silverdale
NSW 2752 • Greater Sydney
About Silverdale
Silverdale is a small town in Wollondilly Shire, south-western Sydney, situated approximately 72 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD at an elevation of 187 metres on the Cumberland Plain foothills adjacent to the Blue Mountains National Park. Established in 1828, the locality recorded a population of 4,543 at the 2021 census and covers 48.4 square kilometres of semi-rural residential land and surrounding bushland. Silverdale sits within the historic Camden County and is close to Warragamba Dam — the primary water supply reservoir for Greater Sydney — and the townships of Warragamba and Wallacia to the north-east. The Blue Mountains National Park forms a dramatic natural boundary on three sides, contributing to the area's scenic backdrop of sandstone escarpments and eucalypt forest.
Silverdale offers a semi-rural lifestyle that attracts Sydney families seeking larger blocks, clean air and natural surroundings while remaining within commuting distance of Western Sydney employment areas. The Camden town centre — approximately 30 minutes to the south-east — provides major retail, schools and medical services, while Penrith (approximately 25 kilometres north) offers train connections, Westfield shopping and a broader range of urban services. The Blue Mountains National Park is immediately accessible for bushwalking, cycling and rock climbing. Warragamba Dam's reservoir also provides opportunities for scenic drives and nature photography. Silverdale is earmarked within the broader South West Sydney growth corridor, with ongoing residential development in adjacent localities.
Silverdale falls under postcode 2752 and is governed by Wollondilly Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways outer-west routes — Penrith / Camden / Campbelltown ~35–45 min to Penrith
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train station in Silverdale; Penrith and Emu Plains (~22–24 km) are the nearest T1 Western Line stations. Camden and Campbelltown are accessible to the south-east. The M7 Motorway is within reach for fast access to Western Sydney employment areas.
Silverdale has a small local shopping area but most significant needs require driving to Warragamba, Camden or Penrith. The surroundings are predominantly semi-rural with limited footpath infrastructure.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Warragamba Public School ICSEA 958Civic Centre
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Silverdale by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Silverdale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Silverdale" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 102
- 2. Malta 41
- 3. New Zealand 31
- 4. Italy 25
- 5. Ireland 20
- 6. Netherlands 16
- 7. Scotland 16
- 8. Croatia 14
- 9. Chile 12
- 10. Lebanon 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)