Overall score
Silverdale
49.5/100
Werombi
40.0/100
Silverdale vs Werombi, NSW suburb comparison
Silverdale for retirees and value; Werombi for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SilverdaleWerombi
Crime rate
Silverdale
24.9 / 1k
Werombi
22.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Silverdale
4
Werombi
6
Population
Silverdale
4,543
Werombi
941
Metric leadSilverdale 5Werombi 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSilverdale
- Best for familiesWerombi
- Best for investmentWerombi
- Best for best valueSilverdale
- Best for best schoolsSilverdale
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Silverdale | Werombi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.5/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.3/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.9 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 9 |
| Population | 4,543 | 941 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Silverdale is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Werombi is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Silverdale sits among greener hillside streets, while Werombi keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Silverdale is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Werombi answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Silverdale suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Werombi is the stronger match for families and investors.