Sylvania at a glance
Median house
$1,950,000
+6.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$446,400
Weekly rent
$1,300
Houses · units $695
Gross yield
3.5%
Houses, on the median
Population
10.7k
Median age 46
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 123 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2224), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,950,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (123 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $446,400, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.6%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $390,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Sylvania.
Median house price
$1,950,000
+6.6% over the past year. Median unit price $446,400.
Median of 123 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$695/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$1,950,000
+6.6% annual growth
$446,400
10,749
Median age: 46
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +6.6%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
+38%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Sylvania.
Sylvania's median house price is $1,950,000 (median of 123 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2224 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Sylvania (2224) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,950,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Sylvania has roughly 10,749 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sylvania scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sylvania's population at 10,749, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,749
Median age
46
Family households
75%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.47% (median rent $1300/wk against a $1,950,000 price tag). Units yield 8.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.47%
Based on $1,950,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.10%
Based on $446,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+6.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
210
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
10
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sylvania.
Local schools for Sylvania
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sylvania Public School
Sylvania Heights Public School
Sylvania High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sylvania.
- What is the median house price in Sylvania?
- The median house price in Sylvania, NSW 2224 is $1,950,000 (median of 123 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $446,400. Annual growth is +6.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Sylvania?
- A useful starting point is the Sylvania median house price of $1,950,000 (units $446,400). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Sylvania a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sylvania is 3.5%: the median weekly house rent is $1,300 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2224), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,950,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 6.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Sylvania is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Sylvania postcode?
- Sylvania is in the 2224 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Sylvania?
- Sylvania is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2224. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sylvania?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1300, for units it's $695.
- What schools are in Sylvania?
- There are 20 schools serving Sylvania on this page, including Sylvania Public School, Sylvania Heights Public School, Sylvania High School.
- How walkable is Sylvania?
- Sylvania has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Sylvania?
- Sylvania is close to Sylvania Southgate, Kangaroo Point, Sylvania Waters, Taren Point, Kyle Bay.
- What is the population of Sylvania?
- The population of Sylvania is approximately 10,749 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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