Median house price
$2.13M
+9.5% change
NSW · Sutherland Shire Council
Sylvania, 2224
Est. population · Jun 2025
11,007
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.5%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,961/wk
Employment rate
53%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,125,000
Languages at home
26.4%non-English
Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Sutherland Shire Council, Sylvania is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities less decisive.
At a glance
Sylvania snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$1,050/wk
Houses $1,200 · Units $730
Population (ERP)
11,007
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#18
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
12th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
47th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
71st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 57.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 19% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1319th in Australia
- State rank
- 392nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #18 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #292 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $730
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,200
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,050
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 65
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,125,000
- Median price change
- +9.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
11,007(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +0.5% over 5 years · 47th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +0.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +46
- Change in 5 years
- +56
- Growth rank in NSW
- 47th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~11,200), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,749
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,961
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 323 of 4,206
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,730
- Employment rate
- 53%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,319 / 1,055 / 482 (+ 19 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 366
- Against the person
- 124
- Against property
- 145
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 87 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +7.9%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault42
- Fraud36
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment59
- Malicious Damage To Property45
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault30
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,056
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 71th
School list
- Sylvania Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1056 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 482 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Sylvania High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1039 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 750 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Sylvania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 167 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Bates Drive SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 62 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Kareela Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1102 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 272 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 362 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Oyster Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 416 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Canberra Road Early Education Centrechildcare
- Little Brancheskindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
84 public transport stops in this suburb
- Box Rd At Princes Hwy
- Box Rd At Princes Hwy
- Port Hacking Rd At Chapman Dr
- Port Hacking Rd At Vickery Dr
- Sylvania Heights Public School, Lisbon St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
108 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 2 fast food · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 2 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 84 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 65/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.19
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.47
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.74
Food & drink(5)
- Cafe (2)
- McDonald'sFast food
- Paul's Famous HamburgersFast food
12
- Crest HotelPub
Shopping(2)
- ColesSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(7)
- Canberra Road Early Education CentreChildcare
- Kindergarten
- Little BranchesKindergarten
- Sylvania LibraryLibrary
- Sylvania Heights PrimarySchool
Sylvania
- Sylvania High SchoolSchool
17-23 Bellingara Road, Sylvania
- Sylvania Public SchoolSchool
Sylvania
Health & services(2)
- Family Medical & Dental PracticeClinic
- Dr Javed E MahmoodMedical clinic
Sport & outdoors(15)
- Fitness FirstGym
- Box Road ReservePark
- Canberra Road ReservePark
- Edward Street ReservePark
- Esplanade Foreshore ReservePark
1R The Esplanade
- Park
- Sylvania Road North ReservePark
- The Flat ReservePark
- Webber Street ReservePark
6R Webber Street, Sylvania
- Playground (3)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Transport(31)
31 bus stops
Other(25)
- Choice Liquor SuperstoreAlcohol
- BlissBathroom Furnishing
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Sylvania MarinaBoat
25 Harrow Street
- Zone BowlingBowling Alley
- BMWCar
- KmartDepartment Store
- Drinking water (4)
- Southgate Shopping CentreMall
- Abcot InnMotel
- Nature Reserve
- Venetia Street ReserveNature Reserve
- Young Street ReserveNature Reserve
3R Young Street
- Parking (10)
- Picnic Table (3)
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
124-128 Port Hacking Road, Sylvania
- Our Lady of the Way Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Post Box
- Sylvania Southgate Post OfficePost office
124
- Recycling
- Frank Vickery VillageResort
- Carino CareSocial Facility
406 Princes Highway, Sylvania
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Box Road ReservePark
- Canberra Road ReservePark
- Edward Street ReservePark
- Esplanade Foreshore ReservePark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Sylvania Road North ReservePark
- The Flat ReservePark
- Venetia Street ReserveNature reserve
- Webber Street ReservePark
- Young Street ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 18
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
124-128 Port Hacking Road, Sylvania
- Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Surgical Centre Miranda (2.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Dr Javed E MahmoodDoctor
- Family Medical & Dental PracticeClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 208
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 22 proposals
July 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4 EDWARD STREET SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 ESSINGTON CRESCENT SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility234-236 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)12 JINGARA PLACE SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39/10 COREA STREET SYLVANIAUnder Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 EVELYN STREET NORTH SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure75 TARA STREET SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space7 Marra Place Sylvania 2224Under Assessment
- Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)275 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care10 LISBON STREET SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care1 TERRACE AVENUE SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 AMAROO STREET SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition101-151 PORT HACKING ROAD SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation10 ESSINGTON CRESCENT SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Under Assessment
- Subdivision25 CANBERRA ROAD SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 YOUNG STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 LEAVESDEN PLACE SYLVANIA 2224Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision42 TARA STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Swimming pool2 10 VENETIA STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure244 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise124 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Community facility17 FORMOSA STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure110 PORT HACKING ROAD SYLVANIA 2224Determined
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Car park; Centre-based child care12 LISBON STREET SYLVANIA 2224Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 MARRA PLACE SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign124 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure1 PEMBROKE STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool74 THE ESPLANADE SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)3 SNOWDEN AVENUE SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition27 ROCKLEA CRESCENT SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 EDWARD STREET SYLVANIA 2224Deferred Commencement
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation341 BOX ROAD SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4 EDWARD STREET SYLVANIA 2224Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation71 VENETIA STREET SYLVANIA 2224Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 HOLT ROAD SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation68 FORMOSA STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation162 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 THE ESPLANADE SYLVANIA 2224Determined
August 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4 MELROSE AVENUE SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool123 EDWARD STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Stairway; Jetty1 MADEIRA STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
July 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign124 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Determined
- Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)275 PRINCES HIGHWAY SYLVANIA 2224Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation106 EVELYN STREET SYLVANIA 2224Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Cook
- Member of Parliament
- Simon KENNEDY (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,855
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 57.2%Labor 42.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 62.0%Labor 38.0%
4.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Sylvania HeightsLabor 41.1% · Coalition 58.9% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Sylvania Heights SouthLabor 35.3% · Coalition 64.7% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Sylvania SouthLabor 39.7% · Coalition 60.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- KareelaLabor 53.1% · Coalition 46.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Gymea NorthLabor 46.4% · Coalition 53.6% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Sutherland Shire Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.