Thinking about buying your first home in Sylvania (2224)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Sylvania is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Sylvania a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Sylvania (2224) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Sylvania suits established families and upsizers who can comfortably clear the $1,836,000 house median and want a quiet, high-ownership neighbourhood. The SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 signals genuine affluence, and the local school ICSEA of 1044 is a solid result for a public catchment. With 11 parks within 1.6 kilometres and zero bushfire-prone land, it is a genuinely low-risk, family-oriented pocket of the Sutherland Shire.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The stamp duty concession scheme does not apply at the house median, and units sit at $1,162,000, which is steep for a walkability score of 33, placing Sylvania in the 32nd percentile across Sydney. If you rely on public transport or prefer a walkable daily routine, the amenity count within 1.6 kilometres is thin, with only two cafes and two gyms. The lifestyle grade of C- reflects that gap honestly.
What to verify before you bid
- The secondary school ICSEA of 1044 is a postcode average across three schools. Confirm the specific catchment school for any address you are considering, as results can vary within a postcode. - With 48 transport stops recorded but a walkability score of 33, check actual service frequency and routes to the CBD before assuming commute viability. - Units are moving faster than houses (44 days versus 54 days on market). If buying a unit, review the strata records carefully given the composite grade of C overall.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Sylvania?
BOCSAR · SYLVANIA 2224
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,47012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−57%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Sutherland
Within LGA: Sutherland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT52%112 reports
ASSAULT29%63 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT19%42 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED57%
NON-DOMESTIC43%
Across 63 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Sylvania
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:06 AEST
Earlwood station · 11.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · All
Small sample
$695per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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3.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2224
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2224. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Sutherland
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.
Sylvania is the primary suburb with postcode 2224 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Sylvania is the main locality.
Which local government area is Sylvania in?
Sylvania (2224) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Sylvania?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Sylvania (2224) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Sylvania flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Sylvania. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Sylvania?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Sylvania (2224), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Sylvania (2224) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Sylvania (2224). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Sylvania changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Sylvania (2224) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
