| Silverton New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 The main crossroads in Silverton, with the Silverton Hotel on the right | |
  Silverton Location in New South Wales | |
| Coordinates | 31°52′S 141°14′E / 31.867°S 141.233°E |
| Population | 48 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2880 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Unincorporated Far West Region |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
| Federal division(s) | Parkes |
Silverton is a small village at the far west of New South Wales, Australia, 26 kilometres (16 mi) north-west of Broken Hill. At the 2016 census, Silverton had a population of 50.[2]
The town sprang up after the discovery of rich silver deposits, although it was soon eclipsed by an even richer silver-lead-zinc ore body at nearby Broken Hill. The town is often referred to as a ghost town;[3] however, there remains a small permanent population and mainly tourist-related businesses.[3]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Silverton (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Silverton (State Suburb)". 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Silverton." Broken Hill: Accessible Outback. 2007, Edition 15, p26.
