Silverton once had a population of just over 3000, (1885), however today less than 40 people live in what remains of this once prosperous town. It was the location for the Mad Max movies from 1979 through to 2015. A trip through outback NSW is not complete without a visit to this timeless place.
The history of Silverton is well worth a read https://silverton.org.au/discover/history
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