Sylvania Waters
NSW 2224 · Sutherland Shire
3,200 (2021) → 3,229 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 Waters is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2224, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.18M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 75/100, and is right by the coast. Sylvania Waters has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (6.19%), Hong Kong (2.06%), Greece (1.88%), England (1.78%), Egypt (1.72%)
Top languages: Greek (8.84%), Mandarin (5.75%), Cantonese (5.03%), Arabic (3.44%), Macedon (2.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1068 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1038
- Taren Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1064
- Sylvania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1040
- Sylvania Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
- Miranda North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1047
- Endeavour Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1034
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School MirandaPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1092
- Caringbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1177
- Port Hacking High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1050
- Sutherland Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2km
- Miranda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1021
- Caringbah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1086
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvania Waters
Is Sylvania Waters safe?
Sylvania Waters has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 3,281 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sylvania Waters?
In Sylvania Waters, the median house price is $2.18M and the median unit price is $1.05M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Sylvania Waters from Sydney CBD?
Sylvania Waters is about 18.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sylvania Waters?
Sylvania Waters has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sylvania Waters?
Sylvania Waters has a transport score of 75/100 and 22 bus stops.