Silverwater - Newington
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An assessment of population growth drivers in Silverwater - Newington reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Silverwater - Newington's population is around 9,327 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 81 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,246 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,283 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,373 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 69.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, an above median population growth is projected, with the area expected to expand by 1,256 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 13.0% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Silverwater - Newington is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Silverwater - Newington has seen approximately five new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 25 homes. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. Despite a falling population during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to the population change, which is positive for buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties is $445,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

In FY-26, $2.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When measured against Greater Sydney, Silverwater - Newington records significantly lower building activity, at 94.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. The area's current development rate is also under the national average, indicating its established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 20.0% standalone homes and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 36.0% houses.

The location has approximately 915 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with a population of around 24,780 as of 2016. Future projections show Silverwater - Newington adding 1,212 residents by 2041, reaching a projected population of 25,992. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases in the future.

Silverwater - Newington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development, 287-295 Victoria Road Development, Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, and 233-235 Victoria Road Mixed Use. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Silverwater - Newington demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Silverwater - Newington has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year.

In June 2025, there were 4,876 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 54.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Wholesale trade is notably concentrated in the area, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 6.3% of Silverwater - Newington's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. There are 1.5 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force increased by 3.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 2.5%. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%, labour force expansion of 2.9%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points to 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Silverwater - Newington's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Silverwater - Newington's median income among taxpayers was $55,752 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $66,493 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Silverwater - Newington would be approximately $62,782 (median) and $74,878 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Silverwater - Newington rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 82nd percentiles. Distribution data shows that 34.2% of individuals in the community earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 35.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income in the area. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 78th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Silverwater - Newington features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Silverwater - Newington, as per the latest Census, comprised 36.5% houses and 63.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Silverwater - Newington was at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented ones at 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,391, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent figure was recorded at $520, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Silverwater - Newington's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Silverwater - Newington features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 79.4% of all households, including 46.0% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, aligning with the Greater Sydney average.

Silverwater - Newington demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Silverwater - Newington is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 51.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 24.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates also at 12.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 42.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.5% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education. Newington Public School serves Silverwater - Newington, enrolling 672 students as of a specific date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with an ICSEA score of 1114. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents (7.2) are below the regional average (10.8), indicating some students may attend schools outside Silverwater - Newington.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 47 active stops operating in Silverwater - Newington, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 8 individual routes, providing a total of 2,415 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 345 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Silverwater - Newington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Silverwater - Newington shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover rate is approximately 52%, compared to Greater Sydney's 48.5%.

Asthma and mental health issues are most prevalent, affecting 5.5% and 4.0% respectively, while 81.3% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 83.5%. The area has 928 residents aged 65 and over (10.0%), lower than Greater Sydney's 11.1%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Silverwater - Newington is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Silverwater-Newington has a population where 47.1% were born overseas, with 57.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 47.5% of the population. Islam's representation stands at 10.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 23.4%.

The top three parental ancestry groups are Chinese (18.8%), Other (16.3%), and Korean (13.5%). Notably, Filipino (3.4%) and Russian (0.5%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Silverwater - Newington's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Silverwater - Newington is 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Silverwater - Newington has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 55 to 64 has increased from 9.1% to 10.8%, while those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 2.3% to 3.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 21.2% to 19.6%, and those aged 25 to 34 have dropped from 15.9% to 14.6%. By 2041, Silverwater - Newington is projected to experience notable changes in its age distribution. Notably, the 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 77%, adding 1,188 people and reaching a total of 2,723 from the current figure of 1,534. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are anticipated to decrease in number.