Broken Hill and Far West
Silverton
Silverton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
48
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Silverton.
Silverton (2880) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
Silverton has roughly 48 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Silverton scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Silverton's population at 48, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
48
Median age
58
Family households
59%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$60/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Silverton.
Local schools for Silverton
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Government School Catchment
Burke Ward Public School
Railway Town Public School
Morgan Street Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Silverton.
- What is the Silverton postcode?
- Silverton is in the 2880 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in Silverton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $60.
- What schools are in Silverton?
- There are 10 schools serving Silverton on this page, including Burke Ward Public School, Railway Town Public School, Morgan Street Public School.
- How walkable is Silverton?
- Silverton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Silverton?
- Silverton is close to Broken Hill North, Broken Hill West, Broken Hill, South Broken Hill, Mount Gipps.
- What is the population of Silverton?
- Silverton has approximately 48 residents. The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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