Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Silverwater - Newington

4 km²

Silverwater - Newington is characterised by high household incomes and a slightly more educated population.

It also has somewhat more renters than the norm and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Silverwater - Newington, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,246—since 2011 Median age37 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.7%People aged 65 and over9.0%Children under 1518.6%People in a de facto relationship7.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)37.1%

Older adults (45–64)24.5%

Children (0–14)18.6%

Youth (15–24)10.7%

Seniors (65+)9.0%

Marital status

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (6%).

Married53%
Never married36%
Divorced6%
Separated2%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Australia at 75%, followed by China (10%) and India (4%).

Australia51.1%

China7.0%

India2.7%

Philippines2.1%

New Zealand1.5%

Vietnam1.4%

England1.2%

South Africa0.9%

Italy0.4%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Chinese at 30%, followed by English (18%) and Australian (17%).

Chinese19.3%

English11.3%

Australian11.0%

Indian4.3%

Irish4.0%

Filipino3.5%

Italian3.4%

Scottish2.9%

German1.2%

Vietnamese1.1%

Language

People using another language at home47.3%

Language used at home

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is English only at 64%, followed by Mandarin (13%) and Cantonese (11%).

English only35.4%

Mandarin7.3%

Cantonese6.1%

Arabic2.6%

Hindi1.0%

Tagalog0.8%

Italian0.5%

Vietnamese0.5%

Punjabi0.4%

Greek0.4%

Religion

People with no religion27.6%

Religious affiliation

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (34%) and Islam (11%).

Christianity47%
No religion34%
Islam11%
Buddhism4%
Hinduism3%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1266.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher36.8%

Highest year of school

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Year 12 at 84%, followed by Year 10 (8%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1266.5%

Year 106.5%

Year 9 or below3.7%

Year 112.1%

Highest qualification level

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree31.5%

Postgraduate degree14.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.3%

Certificate III / IV9.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Certificate I / II0.6%

Field of qualification

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Management & commerce at 30%, followed by Society & culture (14%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce21.4%

Society & culture9.7%

Engineering & related9.0%

Health6.6%

Education5.4%

Information technology5.4%

Creative arts3.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.9%

Architecture & building2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$993—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,272—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,526—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week34.1%

Household income distribution

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $4,000 or more (22%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99932.7%

$4,000 or more20.8%

$650–$1,49919.9%

$3,000–$3,99913.3%

Under $6508.9%

Personal income distribution

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65029.9%

$650–$1,49923.6%

$1,500–$2,99919.5%

$3,000 or more6.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition15.2%People with a mental health condition3.5%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is None at 81%, followed by One condition (15%) and Two conditions (3%).

None66.3%

One condition12.2%

Two conditions2.2%

Three or more0.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Other condition at 21%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Mental health (14%).

Other condition5.1%

Asthma4.8%

Mental health3.5%

Diabetes3.3%

Arthritis3.0%

Heart disease1.9%

Cancer1.6%

Lung condition0.4%

Stroke0.3%

Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers9.9%People providing unpaid care8.3%People caring for children unpaid26.5%People who served in the Defence Force0.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011 One-parent families9.7%People living alone18.4%—since 2011

Family composition

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Couples with children at 70%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children70%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is 2 people at 29%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people28.6%

4 people22.9%

3 people19.8%

1 person18.4%

5 people6.8%

6 or more3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$520—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,391—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011 Households renting36.6%Homes owned outright22.2%Separate (detached) houses36.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms60.9%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (37%) and Owned outright (22%).

Owned with a mortgage40%
Rented37%
Owned outright22%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 45%, followed by Separate house (37%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (18%).

Flat or apartment45%
Separate house37%
Townhouse / semi-detached18%

Bedrooms per home

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms40.8%

2 bedrooms32.6%

4 bedrooms18.8%

1 bedroom5.1%

5 or more1.3%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $550–$749 (29%) and $750 or more (14%).

$350–$54947.6%

$550–$74927.9%

$750 or more13.2%

$200–$3497.5%

Under $2001.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $3,000 or more (34%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).

$1,800–$2,99935.4%

$3,000 or more31.9%

$1,000–$1,79915.7%

Under $1,00011.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.6%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (41%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

2 vehicles42.1%

1 vehicle41.2%

3 vehicles9.6%

No vehicle3.6%

4 or more3.4%

How people get to work

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Worked at home at 53%, followed by Car (driver) (39%) and Walked (3%).

Worked at home44.2%

Car (driver)32.2%

Walked2.4%

Car (passenger)2.3%

Bus0.9%

Train0.7%

Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.7%Recent arrivals from overseas8.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation54.1%Employed full-time60.1%

Industries people work in

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (11%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Professional & technical10.3%

Education & training9.5%

Retail trade8.7%

Finance & insurance7.9%

Manufacturing6.0%

Construction6.0%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Wholesale trade4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Silverwater - Newington, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals32.0%

Managers18.8%

Clerical & administrative14.6%

Technicians & trades8.8%

Community & personal service8.2%

Sales workers7.1%

Labourers4.4%

Machinery operators & drivers3.8%

Areas within Silverwater - Newington

Nearby areas

Auburn - North Wentworth Point - Sydney Olympic Park Lidcombe Rosehill - Harris Park Ermington - Rydalmere Auburn - Central Homebush Rhodes

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