Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)
NSW 1811 • New South Wales
About Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)
Silverwater (Lake Macquarie) is a small residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, located on a peninsula on the western shore of Lake Macquarie, east of the town of Morisset and approximately 91 kilometres north of Sydney. Despite sharing its name with the better-known industrial suburb of Silverwater in western Sydney, this locality is a quiet lakeside community covering less than one square kilometre. With a 2021 Census population of 274 residents spread across 104 dwellings, it is a compact, tightly-knit neighbourhood with a strong connection to the lake.
The suburb's defining feature is its lakeside position, offering residents direct access to Lake Macquarie's waterways for boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The area has a relaxed semi-rural feel, with the surrounding bushland and lake foreshore contributing to its peaceful character. Morisset, just a few kilometres to the west, provides shopping, schools, and medical services, while Morisset train station offers rail connections to Sydney and Newcastle. The suburb attracts residents who value a quiet waterside lifestyle within commuting distance of both Newcastle and Sydney.
Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) falls under postcode 1811 and is governed by the Parramatta Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Reid, while state elections fall under the Parramatta electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited local Lake Macquarie bus services — Morisset town centre 10-15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Morisset Station (3.5 km) is the practical transport hub; Newcastle CBD approx. 40 km north
Compact lakeside suburb but isolated from shops and services; most errands require driving to Morisset
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Parramatta Local Government Area, which contains Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)