SYLVANIA WATERS

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 3,344
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 13.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 3,200
Density 3,019.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

SYLVANIA WATERS 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 WATERS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 3,344 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.50x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

SYLVANIA WATERS 3,344/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

SYLVANIA WATERS 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 WATERS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

3,200
Total Population
3,019
people/km² density
13.5%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
699 people
21.8%
2
Australia
633 people
19.8%
3
Greece
443 people
13.8%
4
China
431 people
13.5%
5
Ireland
213 people
6.7%

Transport

25.2 km
to Sydney CBD
35 min
drive to CBD
61 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

SYLVANIA WATERS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 1 neighbouring suburbs

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About SYLVANIA WATERS

Sylvania Waters is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 25.2km from CBD, about 61 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,200 with a density of 3019 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: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3344 per 100,000, 0.50x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 21.84%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (19.78%) and Greek (13.84%), Chinese comprises 13.47%, notable Chinese community.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Sylvania Waters 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 Waters has a crime rate of 3344 per 100,000, which is 0.50x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: None in this suburb or neighbouring areas.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Sylvania Waters has a population of 3,200, with Chinese comprising 13.50%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (21.84%), Aust (19.78%), Greek (13.84%), Chinese (13.47%), Irish (6.66%).

Sylvania Waters is approximately 25.2km from Sydney CBD, about 35 minutes by car or 61 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.