Overall score
Gymea
63.3/100
Sylvania Waters
54.3/100
Gymea vs Sylvania Waters, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gymea for retirees and investment; Sylvania Waters for families.
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
214
Sylvania Waters
97
Population
Gymea
8,219
Sylvania Waters
3,200
Metric leadGymea 10Sylvania Waters 12 tiedacross 13 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 familiesSylvania Waters
- Best for investmentGymea
- Best for best valueGymea
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 | 63.3/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.5/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 41 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 97 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 16 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Sylvania Waters is the better pick for excellent public transport, plus a hub for schools and preschools.
Choose Gymea if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward Sylvania Waters 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.