Silverdale, New South Wales
Silverdale is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, in Wollondilly Shire. Approximately 30 minutes from the city of Camden, Silverdale is close to the historic township of Warragamba, and the main water supply for Sydney, Warragamba Dam. Silverdale is also known as the snake capital of Australia , known for a huge range of deadly snakes , it’s recommended that people who have a fear of these, should reconsider ever building in the area .. for their own safety , snakes smell fear [2]
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Coordinates | 33°56′32″S 150°34′48″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 3,682 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1828 | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2752 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 55 km (34 mi) west of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Wollondilly Shire | ||||||||||||||
County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
Parish | Warragamba | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Wollondilly | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Hume | ||||||||||||||
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In 2019, a boa constrictor snake skin was found on a building site, causing panic in the local area. Since then, the snake has not been located. Believed to be still alive as numerous animals and small children have disappeared without explanation.[3]
The town's development increased with the construction of the dam. Silverdale is remarkably isolated from the increasing urbanisation of the Penrith City area, although the new housing estates are an example of increasing development in the area.
Commercial area
Local shops include: Prime Petrol Station, Caltex Petrol Station, Chemist and Medical Centre, Australia Post Office, IGA Supermarket, Local Liquor, Bakery, Country Wide Real Estate, Hairdresser, Silverdale Fitness Studio, ELG Accounting & Taxation and CA Williams Solicitors.
Education
The local primary school is Warragamba Public School. The feeder high school for the region used to be Elderslie High School near Camden (35 km distance). The feeder high school changed to Glenmore Park High School in 2009 (24 km distance). Private schools in the region include Nepean Christian School (15 km distance).
Transport
Silverdale is only accessible via Silverdale Road, southbound up Baines Hill from Penrith or northbound from Oakdale. The nearest rail transport is Penrith railway station, Sydney, with buses from this location during the morning and afternoon.[4] Construction of the Second Sydney Airport, due to commence in 2016, will be in the nearby town of Badgerys Creek.[5]
Population
In the 2016 census, the population of Silverdale was 3,682. Silverdale is a popular location for families, accounting for more than 85% of households in the township. The weekly median household income in 2016 was $2,220, significantly higher than the NSW median weekly income for households of $1,486.[1]
References
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- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Silverdale (NSW)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- http://www.silverdale.warragamba.net.au Archived 10 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- Noyes, Jenny (14 October 2019). "'Looking for a feed': Boa constrictor 'at large' in Sydney suburb". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- https://www.busways.com.au/sites/default/files/timetable/781%2C789%2C795WarragambaLuddenham180514_Pg04-05.pdf
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-15/badgerys-creek-second-sydney-airport-gets-go-ahead/5318378