Silverwater is an inner suburb of Sydney, located about 15 kilometres west of the CBD. Parramatta River touches the north boundary of Silverwater, and the suburb is said to have been named after the river. The western border of Silverwater is formed by a branch of the Parramatta River, called Duck River. The M4 Motorway touches the southern boundary of the suburb, providing seamless connectivity with other parts of NSW and Australia. Once an industrial suburb, Silverwater is now a major multicultural centre in the region, encompassing a considerable population of immigrants who shifted here post-war. Find out more such interesting facts about Silverwater in this article.

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The suburb of Silverwater falls under the local government area of the City of Parramatta, in the state of New South Wales.

It is situated 15-16 kilometres from Sydney CBD and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car or bus.

According to the 2021 census, the population of Silverwater was 3,600.

The suburb’s postcode is 2128.

Silverwater is spread across an area of 2.7 km2, with a population density of 1,543/km2.

Silverwater is a favoured destination for businesses that seek a central location with easy connectivity. There are a few companies in the suburb operating for over half a century. Many prominent Australian and international companies have their offices here.

Auburn Redyard, located south of Silverwater beyond M4 Motorway, is a major commercial and shopping complex featuring numerous offices, retail shops and restaurants.

The M4 Western Motorway is a major road passing along the southern boundary of Silverwater and meeting the suburb through Silverwater Road.

Newington House is a historical house situated within Silverwater Correctional Centre. It was built in 1829-1833. Other heritage buildings in the region include the Administrative Block, Newington Chapel and the former Superintendent's House.

Silverware is also famous for its proximity to Sydney Olympic Park, which was used for the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Silverwater was developed as an industrial suburb in the late 19th century and early 20th century. In 1906, it was incorporated into the Borough (City) of Auburn, which was abolished in 2016 and Silverwater officially became a part of the City of Parramatta.

During the 20th century, some major parts of the suburb were developed as industrial land due to its easy connectivity via road and water and to promote industrial development. Most of them have now been redeveloped as parks and commercial offices.

The Silverwater Correctional Complex, one of the largest correctional prisons in Australia, was opened in Silverwater in 1970.

In terms of tourist attractions and places to see, there are a few parks and famous buildings in the region. The Silverwater Correctional Complex is a large prison for males and females. The complex occupies a big part of the suburb. It’s home to the Silverwater Correctional Centre for males.

Other prominent landmarks, religious places and tourist sites worth visiting in the region include Sydney Korean Catholic Church, Sydney Baha’i Centre, Slough Business Park, Spiral Hilltop, Newington Armory, Armory Theatre, Armory Gallery, Newington House, Newington Marketplace and Silverwater Bridge.

According to the 2021 census, the population of Silverwater was 3,600, of which 64.4% were male and 35.6% were female, with a median age of 35. 312 residents were descendants of Aboriginal tribes in the area.

Out of 931 dwellings in the suburb, there were 379 flats or apartments, 241 separate houses and 161 semi-detached buildings.

In terms of cultural diversity, the most common ancestries included Korean (12.6%), Chinese (7.9%), Australian (7.4%), English (6.3%) and Lebanese (4.7%). Over 54% of the population was born in Australia. Common languages spoken at home included English, Korean, Arabic, Mandarin, Urdu and Cantonese.