Sutherland Shire Council
Sylvania
Sylvania at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
10.7k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Sylvania.
Sylvania (2224) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
10,749
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
373
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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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 Sylvania postcode?
- Sylvania is in the 2224 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sylvania?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $530.
- 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?
- Sylvania has approximately 10,749 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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