Silverwater (NSW)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW)'s population is estimated at around 3,612 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 12 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,600 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,612, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,337 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by Districts. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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Silverwater boasts a well-educated labor pool where professional services are strongly represented, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.7% and an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the previous year according to Districts aggregated statistical area information. By March 2026, 1,412 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 4.1% minus 0.4%, which is below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation in the area remains notably lower at 46.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census data indicates that 36.7% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.

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According to tax data from the ATO at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year compiled by Districts, taxpayers in Silverwater recorded a median annual income of $48,116 and an average of $57,386. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $60,817 and $83,003 throughout Greater Sydney. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local figures are estimated at approximately $53,082 for the median and $63,308 for the average as of March 2026. Based on findings from the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes in Silverwater place at the 58th percentile on a national scale. Looking at the distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 39.1% of the local population, or 1,412 people, which compares to for the broader region. Housing costs absorb of local incomes, but strong overall earnings ensure disposable income remains at the th percentile.

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The mix of housing in Silverwater, recorded at the latest Census, consisted of 30.6% standalone houses and 69.4% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other formats, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Silverwater was lower than the Sydney metro level, standing at 13.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (36.5%) or occupied by tenants (50.0%). The median mortgage payment in the suburb was $2,167 per month, which is below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median rent was $450 per week compared to the Sydney metro median of $470. On a national basis, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 72.4%, consisting of 37.0% couples raising children, 24.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parents. The remaining 27.6% consists of non-family households, with single-person households making up 23.1% and group shared homes representing 4.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people matches the average across Greater Sydney.

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Qualifications in Silverwater are highly elevated compared to broader averages, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational and trade education is also highly represented, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 15.6% and certificates at 18.9%.

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Analysis of transit options shows 34 active bus stops situated within the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW). These locations are serviced by 3 routes, which record 605 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with households situated an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by 6% using trains and 6% walking. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.3 per household. Working from home is common, with 36.7% of residents doing so, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era travel restrictions.

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Analysis of health data indicates positive outcomes in Silverwater, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, which reveal a low incidence of common health issues among both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively modest at about 50% of the population, or roughly 1,794 people. This compares to a coverage rate of 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb exhibits high cultural diversity, with 42.3% of residents born outside Australia and 66.0% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.4% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which is practiced by 22.0% of residents, representing a significantly higher share than the Greater Sydney average of 6.8%.

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The median age in the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Sydney average of 37 and slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Sydney region, the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) has a larger proportion of young adults aged 25 - 34 at 24.5%, but fewer residents in the 65 - 74 bracket at 3.2%. The concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. The local population has aged slightly since the 2021 Census, with the median age rising from 35 to 36 years. Significant shifts include the 55 to 64 age group growing from 7.2% to 9.1% of the population, and the 75 to cohort increasing from to , while the to cohort fell from to . Projections for point to shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW). The to cohort is expected to increase by people () from to whereas the population of children in the to and to age ranges is projected to contract.

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Silverwater currently has an estimated 130 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 85 children aged 0-2 and 57 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 30% by 2041 (to approximately 91 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 357. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.