Overall score
Oyster Bay
65.5/100
Sylvania
51.6/100
Oyster Bay vs Sylvania, NSW Suburb Comparison
Oyster Bay for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Oyster BaySylvania
Crime rate
Oyster Bay
11.7 / 1k
Sylvania
33.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oyster Bay
74
Sylvania
109
Population
Oyster Bay
5,689
Sylvania
10,749
Metric leadOyster Bay 6Sylvania 52 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 familiesOyster Bay
- Best for investmentOyster Bay
- Best for best valueOyster Bay
- Best for best schoolsOyster Bay
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 | Oyster Bay | Sylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.5/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.7 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 84 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 109 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 28 |
| Green cover | 7.8% | 5.5% |
| Population | 5,689 | 10,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Oyster Bay is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sylvania is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Oyster Bay is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Sylvania answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oyster Bay, while Sylvania remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.