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Silverwater - Newington
NSWSilverwater - Newington is a declining suburb in NSW with 9,305 residents.
- SA2 code
- 125011709
- State
- NSW
Population
9,305
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
-6.2%
3yr: +2.2% · 10yr: -4.6%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$520/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,272/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Silverwater - Newington (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +2.2%5yr: -6.2%10yr: -4.6%Total: +117.7%
Population grew from 4,275 to 9,305 over 24 years, averaging 3.3% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Mostly apartments (45.2%), mixed tenure (63% own or mortgage), built for families (41% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 37%
Townhouses 18%
Apartments 45%
985 houses495 townhouses1,221 apartments
Tenure
Owned 23%
Mortgage 40%
Renting 37%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
139 (5.2%)
2 bed
882 (33.0%)
3 bed
1,105 (41.4%)
4 bed
509 (19.1%)
5 bed
28 (1.0%)
6+ bed
7 (0.3%)