Silverwater Prison Complex Conservation Area

The Silverwater Prison Complex Conservation Area is a correctional facility featuring Georgian-style Newington House and several detention buildings positioned along the Parramatta River. The site includes separate wings for male and female prisoners with varying security levels.

The complex was established in 1829 and grew from a land grant that John Blaxland received in 1807 for cattle farming and salt production. This early commercial use set the foundation for the site's transformation.

This place was originally Wangal clan territory where people fished and gathered along the river. The landscape still reflects this relationship between the site and the waterway.

The site operates as an active correctional facility and is not freely open to the public, so visits require special arrangements. It is best to check access requirements in advance before planning a visit.

Newington House changed functions multiple times, first as a private residence, then a school, next a hospital, and finally as the administrative center of the prison complex. This varied history shows how the building adapted to different needs over time.

Location: Cumberland City

Inception: 1829

GPS coordinates: -33.82900,151.05700

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47