Sylvania Waters

NSW 2224 • Greater Sydney

3,200
Population (2021)
$47,840
Median Income
1.06 km²
Area
1m
Elevation

About Sylvania Waters

Sylvania Waters is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in New South Wales, located within the Sutherland Shire (Area) area. With a population of 3,200 and a median income of $47,840, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.06 km² at an elevation of 1m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

As part of Greater Sydney, residents benefit from excellent transport links, diverse dining options, and proximity to employment hubs. The suburb features local shops, parks, and community spaces that create a vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere. Sylvania Waters delivers the convenience of city living with its own distinct local character.

Sylvania Waters falls under postcode 2224 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miranda electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2224
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.02°, 151.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.06 km²
Elevation
1m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$600
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,169
Census 2021
3,200
1.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,572
Income 2021
$47,840
20.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,080
Born Overseas 1,009

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
  • 11. Vietnam 24
  • 12. Malaysia 19
  • 13. South Africa 16
  • 14. Thailand 16
  • 15. India 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 699
Australian 633
Greek 443
Chinese 431
Irish 213
Italian 211
Scottish 150
Macedonian 129
Lebanese 98
German 80

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,118
Both parents born in Australia
1,572
Both parents born overseas
383
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
64.9%
No Religion
22.8%
Buddhism
3.3%
Islam
2.8%
Hinduism
1.1%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
161 (5.0%)
5-14 years
377 (11.8%)
15-19 years
218 (6.8%)
20-24 years
198 (6.2%)
25-34 years
333 (10.4%)
35-44 years
359 (11.2%)
45-54 years
480 (15.0%)
55-64 years
436 (13.6%)
65-74 years
311 (9.7%)
75-84 years
241 (7.5%)
85+ years
87 (2.7%)

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