Sylvania Southgate at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
14.6k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Sylvania Southgate.
The postcode for Sylvania Southgate is 2224 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Sylvania Southgate (2224) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Sylvania Southgate has roughly 14,559 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 Southgate 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 11 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sylvania Southgate's population at 14,559, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
14,559
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$468/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,559
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
10
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sylvania Southgate.
Local schools for Sylvania Southgate
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Government School Catchment
Sylvania Heights Public School
Sylvania Public School
Sylvania High School
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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 Southgate.
- What is the Sylvania Southgate postcode?
- Sylvania Southgate is in the 2224 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Sylvania Southgate?
- Sylvania Southgate 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 Southgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $468.
- What schools are in Sylvania Southgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Sylvania Southgate on this page, including Sylvania Heights Public School, Sylvania Public School, Sylvania High School.
- How walkable is Sylvania Southgate?
- Sylvania Southgate has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Sylvania Southgate?
- Sylvania Southgate is close to Sylvania, Kangaroo Point, Sylvania Waters, Taren Point, Caravan Head.
- What is the population of Sylvania Southgate?
- The population of Sylvania Southgate is approximately 14,559 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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