Kangaroo Point vs Sylvania
The verdict
Sylvania is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $4.70M in Kangaroo Point. Kangaroo Point rates higher for education (80 vs 66). Sylvania rates higher for transport (72 vs 58). Kangaroo Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 68 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kangaroo Point rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Sylvania).
Scores
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 76 |
| Transport | 58 | 72 |
| Education | 80 | 66 |
| Liveability | 78 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 602 | 10,749 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,111 | $1,961 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.9% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kangaroo Point Stable · Sylvania Stable
Property
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.70M | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | $2.55M | $1.31M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 65 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 335 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,329 | 3,135 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kangaroo Point · Sylvania
Transport
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.7 km | 18.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kangaroo Point | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 602 | 10,749 |
| Estimated 2025 | 608 | 10,848 |
| Projected 2041 | 651 | 11,626 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.25% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kangaroo Point or Sylvania?
Kangaroo Point has the higher residential safety score (Kangaroo Point 100/100 vs Sylvania 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Kangaroo Point or Sylvania?
Sylvania is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $4.70M.
Which has better public transport, Kangaroo Point or Sylvania?
Sylvania has the higher transport score (Kangaroo Point 58/100 vs Sylvania 72/100).
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