Overall score
Gymea
63.3/100
Sylvania
51.6/100
Gymea vs Sylvania, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gymea for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GymeaSylvania
Crime rate
Gymea
27.5 / 1k
Sylvania
33.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gymea
214
Sylvania
109
Population
Gymea
8,219
Sylvania
10,749
Metric leadGymea 8Sylvania 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gymea | Sylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.3/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.5/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 84 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 109 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 28 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Population | 8,219 | 10,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Gymea is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Sylvania is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Gymea pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Sylvania is the better pick for parks and reserves, walkability, and a larger local community.
Choose Gymea if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Sylvania for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.