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NSW · Wollondilly Council

Silverdale, 2752

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Desirability score

56.8/100
Good

Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs

76% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Silverdale is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Silverdale sits up in the Wollondilly hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by housing affordability and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
4,543
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$2,654
Dwelling vacancy
3.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
45 of 1,386
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Employment rate
69.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
64 / 3 / 4

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$675

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
133
Against the person
43
Against property
47
Rate per 1,000 residents
29.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 106 residents
State safety percentile
6.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order15
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault20
  • Fraud14
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
  • Malicious Damage To Property15

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

79 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Marsh Rd After Warradale Rd
  • Marsh Rd Before Warradale Rd
  • Silverdale Rd At Warradale Rd
  • Silverdale Rd Before Lewis St
  • Silverdale Rd Opp Ridgehaven Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

669 planning-related records

2026· 30 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    30 KALANGARA ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 805 SAFARI DRIVE, SILVERDALEUnder Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    30 WALMSLEY CRESCENT SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    110 RIDGEHAVEN ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1 CANDIDO PLACE SILVERDALE 2752Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 MANNA WAY SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health consulting room; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    5 SILVERDALE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    166 TAYLORS ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport
    36 ELDRED STREET SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like
    240 AVOCA ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool
    18 NESTLEBRAE STREET SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rainwater tanks; Portable offices; Rural supplies
    2319 SILVERDALE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Subdivision
    102-108 Silverdale Road SilverdaleUnder Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 803 Safari Drive SilverdaleDetermined

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    PROPOSED LOT 804 SAFARI DRIVE, SILVERDALEDetermined

  • March 2026

  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    32 WARRADALE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    2365 SILVERDALE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Privacy screens; Rainwater tanks; Stairway; Residential Accommodation
    13 MYANGARLIE CRESCENT SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3 TIGER STREET SILVERDALE 2752Determined

  • February 2026

  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry
    2365 SILVERDALE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Withdrawn
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 SILVERDALE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    32 GREEN HILLS DRIVE SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 802 SAFARI DRIVE SILVERDALEDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 707 NAKURU ST SILVERDALEDetermined

  • January 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    7 CANDIDO PLACE SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Subdivision
    21 ECONO PLACE SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool
    22 RITCHIE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 801 SAFARI DRIVE SILVERDALEDetermined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    2265 SILVERDALE ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    70 RIDGEHAVEN ROAD SILVERDALE 2752Determined
2025· 10 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    24 HAVILAH WAY SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    15 MYANGARLIE CRESCENT SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    4 SERENGETI CIRCUIT SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    32 GREEN HILLS DRIVE SILVERDALE 2752Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    Proposeed Lot 702 Nukuru St SilverdaleDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 701 Nukuru St SilverdaleDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    98 BULLEN DRIVE SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    100 BULLEN DRIVE SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 SERENGETI CIRCUIT SILVERDALE 2752Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    87 SERENGETI CIRCUIT SILVERDALE 2752Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 1620 Silverdale RdBus stop
  • Silverdale Rd at Eltons RdBus stop
  • Silverdale Rd opp 1620Bus stop
  • Silverdale Rd opp Eltons RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Eugenie Byrne ParkPark
  • Harry McLachlan ReservePark
  • McKay Drive ParkPark
  • Ridgehaven Road ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Silverdale Childcare CentreTaylors Roadchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
21
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
56.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1176th in Australia
State rank
380th in NSW
Peer rank
#11 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#67 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
76%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 1620 Silverdale Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Silverdale Rd at Eltons Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Silverdale Rd opp 1620amenitiesbus_stop
  • Silverdale Rd opp Eltons Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime15
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime20
  • Fraudcrime14
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime22
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime15
  • Marsh Rd After Warradale Rdtransport

Data sources & freshness

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