Auburn vs Silverwater.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,495,000 and $1,635,000. Auburn edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Auburn (median $1,495,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Silverwater ($1,635,000). Over the past year, Auburn (+12.9%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Silverwater (+3.8%) on house-price growth.
Auburn scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silverwater (1027) sits above Auburn (1009).
For buyers
Auburn is the lower entry point at $1,495,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Auburn has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Silverwater edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1009).
Common questions
Is Auburn or Silverwater cheaper to buy in?
Auburn has the lower median house price at $1,495,000, roughly 9% below Silverwater ($1,635,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Auburn or Silverwater?
Over the past 12 months, Auburn grew +12.9% vs +3.8% in Silverwater, a gap of 9.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Auburn or Silverwater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silverwater scores 1027 vs 1009 in Auburn. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Auburn or Silverwater?
Auburn scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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