Sylvania Waters at a glance
Median house
$2,205,000
-11.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$446,400
Weekly rent
$1,300
Houses · units $695
Gross yield
3.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,200
Median age 43
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 40 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2224), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,205,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (40 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $446,400, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-11.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $441,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -11.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Sylvania Waters.
Median house price
$2,205,000
-11.4% over the past year. Median unit price $446,400.
Median of 40 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$695/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$2,205,000
-11.4% annual growth
$446,400
3,200
Median age: 43
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -11.4%/yr
2021
$4.0M
5-year change
-45%
2026
$2.2M
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 Waters.
Sylvania Waters's median house price is $2,205,000 (median of 40 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2224 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Sylvania Waters (2224) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $2,205,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -11.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Sylvania Waters has roughly 3,200 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sylvania Waters scores 40/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 9 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sylvania Waters's population at 3,200, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,200
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.07% (median rent $1300/wk against a $2,205,000 price tag). Units yield 8.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.07%
Based on $2,205,000 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 2026-11.4%
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 202682%
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.
47
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.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sylvania Waters.
Local schools for Sylvania Waters
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sylvania High School
Miranda North Public School
Taren Point Public 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 Waters.
- What is the median house price in Sylvania Waters?
- The median house price in Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224 is $2,205,000 (median of 40 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $446,400. Annual growth is -11.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Sylvania Waters?
- A useful starting point is the Sylvania Waters median house price of $2,205,000 (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 Waters a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sylvania Waters is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $1,300 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2224), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,205,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 11.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Sylvania Waters 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 Waters postcode?
- Sylvania Waters is in the 2224 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Sylvania Waters?
- Sylvania Waters 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 Waters?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1300, for units it's $695.
- What schools are in Sylvania Waters?
- There are 20 schools serving Sylvania Waters on this page, including Sylvania High School, Miranda North Public School, Taren Point Public School.
- How walkable is Sylvania Waters?
- Sylvania Waters has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sylvania Waters?
- Sylvania Waters is close to Taren Point, Miranda, Sylvania Southgate, Sylvania, Caringbah.
- What is the population of Sylvania Waters?
- The population of Sylvania Waters is approximately 3,200 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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