Silverwater - Newington

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Silverwater - Newington's population is around 9,296 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 50 people (0.5%) 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 population level equates to a density ratio of 2,365 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, which 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. Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 1,256 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 13.4% 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 around 5 new homes approved annually, totalling 25 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, which is a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $445,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments. Additionally, $2.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Silverwater - Newington records markedly lower building activity (94.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 20.0% standalone homes and 80.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 36.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 915 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections show Silverwater - Newington adding 1,243 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Silverwater - Newington has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 27 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development, 287-295 Victoria Road Development, and Newington Reserve Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Silverwater - Newington ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Silverwater - Newington features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 5.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,006 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (66.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 51.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in wholesale trade, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 6.3% of the Silverwater - Newington workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. With 1.5 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while the labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 percentage points. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 2.2%, the labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Silverwater - Newington. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Silverwater - Newington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Silverwater - Newington SA2's income level is just above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Silverwater - Newington SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,795 and the average income stands at $69,794, which compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,093 (median) and $75,978 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Silverwater - Newington, between the 78th and 81st percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.2% of the community (3,179 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 35.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 78th percentile and 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Silverwater - Newington, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 36.5% houses and 63.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Silverwater - Newington lagged that of Sydney metro, at 22.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (40.1%) or rented (37.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Sydney metro average at $2,391, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $520, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Silverwater - Newington's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Silverwater - Newington features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 79.4% of all households, comprising 46.0% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 51.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (12.1%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 62 active transport stops operating within Silverwater - Newington, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 2,448 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 78%, with 8% by train and 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A high 51.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 349 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Silverwater - Newington, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover just leads that of the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the total population (~5,010 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 5.5 and 4.0% of residents, respectively, while 81.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 10.2% of residents aged 65 and over (951 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 47.1% of its population born overseas and 57.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Silverwater - Newington is Christianity, which makes up 47.5% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 10.6% of the population, compared to 6.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Silverwater - Newington are Chinese, comprising 18.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other, comprising 16.3% of the population, and Korean, comprising 13.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 1.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese is represented at 2.3% of Silverwater - Newington (vs 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 3.4% (vs 2.0%) and Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.4%).

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

The 38-year median age in Silverwater - Newington is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Silverwater - Newington has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (16.5%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (5.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the area has seen its median age climb 1.1 years to 38, up from 37. Specifically, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 9.1% to 11.4% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 2.3% to 3.6%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 21.2% to 19.3% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 15.9% to 14.1%. By 2041, Silverwater - Newington is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 78% (1,189 people), reaching 2,723 from 1,533. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts.