Silverwater - Newington
Statistical Area - sa2

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 Aug 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. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 69.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, an above median growth is projected until 2041, with the area expected to expand by 1,256 persons, 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. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 25 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with zero approvals so far in FY-26. The population has decreased during this period, making the development activity adequate relative to the population change, which is favourable for buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is $556,000.

In the current financial year, there have been $2.2 million in commercial development approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. When comparing Silverwater - Newington's building activity to Greater Sydney, it records significantly lower 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 increased in recent years, though it remains below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 20.0% standalone homes and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 36.0% houses. The location has approximately 915 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Future projections show Silverwater - Newington adding 1,212 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Twenty-nine infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Notable projects include Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development, 287-295 Victoria Road Development, 233-235 Victoria Road Mixed Use, and Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2. The following list details those expected to be 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 professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of June 2021.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%. As of June 2025, 4,876 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 54.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Wholesale trade has notable concentration with levels at 1.4 times the regional average. However, construction is under-represented at 6.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. There are 1.5 workers per resident, indicating the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force grew by 3.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.7%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%, labour force expansion of 2.9%, and unemployment rise to 4.5%. State-level data to Sep-2025 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 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 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, and average income stood at $66,493 in the financial year 2022. These figures compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Silverwater - Newington would be approximately $61,662 (median) and $73,541 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Silverwater - Newington, between the 78th and 82nd percentiles nationally. Distribution data reveals that 34.2% of individuals earn $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. A substantial presence of higher earners, with 35.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicates strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, yet 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

Silverwater - Newington's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented ones at 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,391, higher than Sydney metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent in Silverwater - Newington was $520, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which aligns 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 significantly 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, 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, 10.4% in secondary, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education. Newington Public School serves Silverwater - Newington, with an enrollment of 672 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1114. There is one school focusing exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 7.2, below the regional average of 10.8.

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

Transport analysis in Silverwater - Newington shows 47 active public transport stops operating. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 8 routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 2,415.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent with an average distance of 171 meters to 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has a private health cover rate of approximately 52%, compared to the average SA2 area rate of 48.5% and Greater Sydney's 48.5%.

Asthma is the most prevalent medical condition, affecting 5.5% of residents, followed by mental health issues at 4.0%. A total of 81.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 83.5% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 10.0% (928 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 11.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors align closely with the general population's health 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 in Silverwater-Newington, comprising 47.5%. Islam makes up 10.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 23.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (18.8%), Other (16.3%), and Korean (13.5%). Notably, Filipino (3.4%) and Lebanese (2.3%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.5% and 4.1%, respectively.

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

The median age in Silverwater - Newington is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Silverwater - Newington has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). This 35-44 concentration is well above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group of 55 to 64 has grown from 9.1% to 10.8%, while the age group of 75 to 84 increased from 2.3% to 3.5%. Conversely, the age group of 35 to 44 has declined from 21.2% to 19.6%, and the age group of 25 to 34 dropped from 15.9% to 14.6%. By 2041, Silverwater - Newington is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 45 to 54 group projected to grow by 77%, reaching 2,723 people from 1,534. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.