Overall score
Gymea
64.9/100
Sylvania Waters
52.7/100
Gymea vs Sylvania Waters, NSW suburb comparison
Gymea for retirees and value; Sylvania Waters for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GymeaSylvania Waters
Crime rate
Gymea
27.5 / 1k
Sylvania Waters
33.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gymea
210
Sylvania Waters
95
Population
Gymea
8,219
Sylvania Waters
3,200
Metric leadGymea 10Sylvania Waters 01 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGymea
- Best for best valueGymea
- Best for best schoolsSylvania Waters
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 Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 41 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 210 | 95 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 15 |
| Population | 8,219 | 3,200 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gymea is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Sylvania Waters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Gymea pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sylvania Waters is the better pick for excellent public transport and an affluent, sought-after address.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Gymea, while Sylvania Waters remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.