Silverwater at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16.2k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Silverwater.
The postcode for Silverwater is 2264 (NSW).
Silverwater (2264) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Silverwater has roughly 16,162 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Silverwater scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Silverwater's population at 16,162, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
16,162
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$336/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,162
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Silverwater.
Local schools for Silverwater
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Government School Catchment
Bonnells Bay Public School
Gwandalan Public School
Wangi Wangi Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Silverwater.
- What is the Silverwater postcode?
- Silverwater is in the 2264 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Silverwater?
- Silverwater is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2264, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Silverwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $336.
- What schools are in Silverwater?
- There are 20 schools serving Silverwater on this page, including Brightwaters Christian College, Bonnells Bay Public School, Gwandalan Public School.
- How walkable is Silverwater?
- Silverwater has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Silverwater?
- Silverwater is close to Balcolyn, Sunshine, Mirrabooka, Yarrawonga Park, Brightwaters.
- What is the population of Silverwater?
- The population of Silverwater is approximately 16,162 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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