Silverdale is a suburb in south-eastern Hamilton

Hamilton, New Zealand

Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...

 in New Zealand

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History

It was named Silverdale after the original farm on the land, which itself was named after the shining silver poplar leaves.

Features of Silverdale

The suburb forms a large part of the University of Waikato

University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is located in Hamilton and Tauranga, New Zealand, and was established in 1964. It has strengths across a broad range of subject areas, particularly its degrees in Computer Science and in Management...

's commercial, residential and educational hinterland. Jansen Park, located between Morrinsville Rd and Masters Ave, is the biggest park in the area and is used for club soccer during the winter sports season. The main suburban shopping centre is located on Silverdale Rd.

Demographics

According to the 2006 census, Silverdale has a population of 2514. The Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation, ranked 1-10 from lowest to most deprived areas, lists Silverdale at 8/10 (high deprivation). Many students live in the suburb due to its close proximity to the University of Waikato.

Education

• Hillcrest High School is a state co-educational high school (years 9-13) school with a decile rating
  Socio-Economic Decile
  Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
  
  of 9 and a roll of 1590.
• Silverdale Normal School is a state co-educational primary school (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 7 and a roll of 285.