Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)

NSW 1811 • New South Wales

3,600
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
2.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Industrial PrecinctRiversideWestern SydneyCommuter

About Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)

Silverwater is an inner-western Sydney suburb located approximately 20 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, sitting on the southern bank of the Parramatta River within the City of Parramatta local government area. The suburb covers 2.7 square kilometres and had a population of 3,600 at the 2021 census, a mix of long-established residents and newer apartment-dwelling arrivals. Silverwater is characterised by a blend of light industrial precincts and residential pockets, with the Silverwater Bridge linking it to Ermington and Rydalmere to the north.

Residents enjoy proximity to Sydney Olympic Park's extensive parklands, sporting venues, and cycling paths, just a few kilometres east. The nearby Lidcombe town centre provides supermarkets, restaurants, and the T1 Western Line rail connection. Silverwater appeals to workers in the western Sydney industrial corridor, as well as families and renters seeking relatively affordable rents within reasonable commuting distance of both Parramatta and the CBD.

Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) falls under postcode 1811 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Parramatta electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
1811
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 151.05°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.70 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lidcombe
2.2 km
27 min
Clyde
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 526,528 — Parramatta / Lidcombe Station 10–20 min
  • 525 — Auburn / Silverwater Industrial Estate 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
~35 min from Lidcombe (T1 direct)
By Bus
~25 min to Lidcombe + 35 min train (~60 min total)
By Car (Peak)
~40–55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~28 min

🛣️ No train station in Silverwater itself; bus to Lidcombe or Clyde is the standard approach. M4 motorway accessible for car commuters.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited walkability with few retail amenities within the suburb. Industrial land use reduces pedestrian appeal, though the Parramatta River foreshore offers pleasant walking. Buses connect to rail at Lidcombe and Clyde.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🔍 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 Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3,600
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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