Overall score
Silverwater
23.8/100
Windermere Park
32.6/100
Windermere Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Silverwater
23.8/100
Windermere Park
32.6/100
Crime rate
Silverwater
76.1 / 1k
Windermere Park
76.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Silverwater
2
Windermere Park
4
Population
Silverwater
274
Windermere Park
722
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 | Silverwater | Windermere Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23.8/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.1 / 1k | 76.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 15 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 3 |
| Population | 274 | 722 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Silverwater is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Windermere Park is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
On the data, Silverwater is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Windermere Park answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Windermere Park, while Silverwater remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.