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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Parramatta electorate.
Location
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.