SYLVANIA
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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.