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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)

76
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,749
Population
$1.93M
Median house (2025)
84
Safety score
72
Transport score

Sylvania is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2224, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.93M 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.

18.5 km
To Sydney CBD
2.4 km
To coast
$950/wk
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,749
Population
46
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$1,961
vs NSW median+6.0%
Bachelor degree or higher38.9%
Born in Australia71.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,319 / 482 / 1,055

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

$1.93M+4.4%
Median house (2025)
$1.16M-5.5%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$950 / $777 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

84
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

12
Break & enter dwelling112/100k
17
Steal from dwelling158/100k
7
Motor vehicle theft65/100k
36
Domestic assault335/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
27
Non-domestic assault251/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 373 (all categories, latest year)3,470 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

75

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

177
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sylvania Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1061
  • Sylvania Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
  • Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1038

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1100
  • Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1016
  • Aspect South East Sydney School, KareelaPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
  • Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1064
  • Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1095
  • Bald Face Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1113
  • Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1050
  • Taren Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1064
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1092
  • Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1021
  • Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1046
  • Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1047

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

72
45Bus
CBD commute (est.)68 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMiranda (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

82 in suburbSupermarkets
41 in suburbCafes/Rest.
368 in suburbParks
143 in suburbPlaygrounds
1031 in suburbPools
141 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
92 in suburbGPs
70 in suburbPharmacies
123 in suburbChildcare
41 in suburbLibraries
17415 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachTowra Spit Island (4.1 km)
Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (6.1 km)
Nearest vet2.9 km
Nearest airportSydney (10.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

63

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

14
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
174
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

46

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

36
Parks
11
Nature reserves
13
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
6
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

33

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

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

27

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
11
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.28

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

66

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

8
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.02

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.23%
Projected population 204111,626
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Kangaroo Point$3.60M58transportSylvania Waters$2.17M75transportKareela$2.10M78transportMiranda$2.00M96transportOyster Bay$1.75M79transportTaren Point$2.77M72transport

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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 3,470 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Sylvania?

In Sylvania, the median house price is $1.93M and the median unit price is $1.16M. Median weekly house rent is $950.

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 1046 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.