Sylvania
NSW 2224 · Sutherland Shire
10,749 (2021) → 10,848 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sylvania is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2224, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.00M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Sylvania has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2224 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.34%), England (2.53%), Greece (1.8%), New Zealand (1.45%), Egypt (1.28%)
Top languages: Greek (6.6%), Mandarin (3.48%), Arabic (2.43%), Cantonese (2.43%), Macedon (1.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sylvania Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
- Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1039
- Sylvania Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1102
- Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1018
- Aspect South East Sydney School, KareelaPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1075
- Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1098
- Bald Face Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1123
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1050
- Taren Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1043
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1090
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1024
- Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1048
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1046
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvania
Is Sylvania safe?
Sylvania has a residential safety score of 84/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,135 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sylvania?
In Sylvania, the median house price is $2.00M and the median unit price is $1.31M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Sylvania from Sydney CBD?
Sylvania is about 18.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 68 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sylvania?
Sylvania has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1044 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sylvania?
Sylvania has a transport score of 72/100 and 45 bus stops.