Sylvania Waters
NSW 2224 • Greater Sydney
About Sylvania Waters
Sylvania Waters is a prestigious waterfront suburb within the Sutherland Shire, situated approximately 25 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD. With a population of 3,200 and a median household income well above the national average at $2,371 per week, the suburb is characterised by a network of man-made canals lined with contemporary homes and private boat moorings. The community skews slightly older with a median age of 43, reflecting the established, affluent families and professionals drawn to waterfront living in Sydney's south.
Sylvania Waters is best known for its striking canal estate, reminiscent of waterfront precincts in Florida and the Gold Coast, and gained international recognition through the 1992 BBC documentary series filmed in the suburb. Residents are well served by local bus routes connecting to Miranda railway station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, and the Miranda Westfield shopping complex is just minutes away by car. The nearby Georges River National Park and local foreshore offer walking trails and recreational boating, while Port Hacking to the south provides additional coastal lifestyle appeal.
Sylvania Waters falls under postcode 2224 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miranda electorate.
Location
Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Sylvania Waters for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 976, 977 — Miranda Station / Cronulla 10-15 min to Miranda
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Canal estate layout; car or bus to Miranda station recommended
Residential canal estate with limited walkable amenities; most errands require driving or catching a bus to Miranda
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Sutherland Shire Local Government Area, which contains Sylvania Waters. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 198
- 2. Hong Kong 66
- 3. Greece 60
- 4. England 57
- 5. Egypt 55
- 6. Italy 38
- 7. New Zealand 37
- 8. North Macedonia 37
- 9. Lebanon 28
- 10. Philippines 25
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)