SYLVANIA

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,965,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,267,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,256
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 7.7%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 10,749
Density 3,197.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

SYLVANIA Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,965,000
House Sales Volume 33 sales
Unit Median $1,267,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,000/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

SYLVANIA Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 3,256 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.49x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SYLVANIA 3,256/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SYLVANIA has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

SYLVANIA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,749
Total Population
3,197
people/km² density
7.7%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,159 people
29.4%
2
Australia
2,889 people
26.9%
3
Greece
1,136 people
10.6%
4
Ireland
982 people
9.1%
5
China
827 people
7.7%

Transport

24.8 km
to Sydney CBD
36 min
drive to CBD
63 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Sylvania High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

SYLVANIA Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About SYLVANIA

Sylvania is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 24.8km from CBD, about 63 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,749 with a density of 3197 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,965,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,267,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Sylvania High School has 24 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3256 per 100,000, 0.49x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 29.39%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (26.88%) and Greek (10.57%), Chinese comprises 7.69%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Sylvania has a house median of $1,965,000 and unit median of $1,267,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Sylvania has a crime rate of 3256 per 100,000, which is 0.49x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Sylvania High School, 2024 HSC results: 24 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Sylvania has a population of 10,749, with Chinese comprising 7.70%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (29.39%), Aust (26.88%), Greek (10.57%), Irish (9.14%), Chinese (7.69%).

Sylvania is approximately 24.8km from Sydney CBD, about 36 minutes by car or 63 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.