Overall score
Morisset Park
29.1/100
Silverwater
23.8/100
Morisset Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Morisset Park
29.1/100
Silverwater
23.8/100
Crime rate
Morisset Park
76.2 / 1k
Silverwater
76.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morisset Park
8
Silverwater
2
Population
Morisset Park
1,085
Silverwater
274
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Morisset Park | Silverwater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.1/100 | 23.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.7/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.2 / 1k | 76.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 2 |
| Population | 1,085 | 274 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Morisset Park reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Silverwater is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Morisset Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Silverwater is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Morisset Park sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Silverwater.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Morisset Park, while Silverwater remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.