DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2128
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Silverwater 2128 suburb insights
Thinking about buying your first home in Silverwater (2128)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Silverwater is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Silverwater a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Silverwater (2128) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Sale prices use the most recent 12-month window published by NSW Valuer General; expect 6–12 months of lag. See per-card sources for exact windows.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Silverwater's median unit price of $699,000 suits a buyer who wants to stay within reach of Parramatta's job centre without paying inner-west prices. The median age of 35 and a renter share of 49% suggest a younger, transient population, so you are more likely to find a well-priced apartment than a tight-knit street community. With 57 transport options within 1.6 km, the suburb works best for someone who commutes by bus or train and does not need to drive daily.
Who would not love it
Families should look carefully elsewhere. There are no medical services and no gyms within 1.6 km, and the walkability score of 33 puts Silverwater in the 32nd percentile across Sydney, meaning most errands require a car. The house median has fallen 6.3% year-on-year on only 13 sales, a thin sample that makes pricing unreliable. Owner-occupancy sits at just 48%, which can complicate strata dynamics in a suburb where nearly half of all dwellings are flats.
What to verify before you bid
- Strata records for any unit you consider: with 49% renters and a high apartment share, check the owners corporation financials, outstanding levies, and maintenance history before committing. - Confirm the nearest GP or medical centre and its distance, given zero medical amenities are recorded within 1.6 km. This is a real gap for families or anyone with ongoing health needs. - Request a full contract review noting the 42-day average days on market. Sellers are not moving quickly, so understand why a specific property has sat before you bid.
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Frequently asked questions
- What suburb is postcode 2128?
- Silverwater is the primary suburb with postcode 2128 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Silverwater is the main locality.
- Which local government area is Silverwater in?
- Silverwater (2128) is located in the Parramatta local government area in New South Wales.
- What data does Stickybeak show for Silverwater?
- Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Silverwater (2128) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
- Is Silverwater flood prone?
- Flood risk varies street by street in Silverwater. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
- What are the best schools near Silverwater?
- The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Silverwater (2128), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
- Is Silverwater (2128) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
- The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Silverwater (2128). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
- How is Silverwater changing?
- The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Silverwater (2128) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
Explore Silverwater in depth
Dig deeper into specific topics for Silverwater 2128: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Parramatta suburb index to compare nearby options.