Average rent in Silverwater - Newington, NSW — 2026

Silverwater - Newington is part of the Parramatta council area and sits 16km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 9,246 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $520/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 37% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$520/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,246

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
16 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
36%
Flats / apartments
45%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Parramatta

Renting in Silverwater - Newington

Silverwater - Newington sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $520/week — that's 23% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 37%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (45%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 46% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 16km from the Sydney CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Silverwater - Newington?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Silverwater - Newington, NSW was $520. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Silverwater - Newington rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Silverwater - Newington came in at $520 — 23% above. Silverwater - Newington sits 16km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 36% separate houses and 45% flats).
Which suburbs near Silverwater - Newington have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Silverwater - Newington's $520/week (ABS 2021): Spring Farm, Baulkham Hills - East, Shellharbour - Flinders. On the higher end, you've got North Ryde - East Ryde, Artarmon, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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