Sylvania Waters
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224.
About Sylvania Waters
Welcome to Sylvania Waters
Sylvania Waters sits about 24 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD, on a network of canals and inlets that feed into the Georges River. It's one of the Sutherland Shire's most distinctive residential pockets, built around a man-made waterway system that gives many homes their own private jetty and water frontage.
The suburb has a settled, affluent feel and a small, tightly held population of around 3,200 residents, with a median age of 43 that points to a community of established families and long-term owners rather than a transient rental market. It suits buyers who want boating and water access without leaving suburban Sydney, and who are prepared to pay a premium for it.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Sylvania Waters revolves heavily around the water. Residents with canal frontage keep boats, kayaks and jet skis moored at the back door, and weekend life often means heading out onto the Georges River or across to the Botany Bay foreshore rather than into a café strip. For dining and everyday socialising, most locals head next door to Sylvania or a little further to the Sans Souci and Ramsgate waterfront strips, both known for their relaxed café and restaurant scenes overlooking Kogarah Bay.
Shopping
Sylvania Waters itself is primarily residential, so day-to-day shopping tends to happen in neighbouring Sylvania, which has a well-serviced retail strip and supermarkets, or at the larger centres around Taren Point, known for its bulky goods and homemaker outlets. Kangaroo Point and Blakehurst add further options nearby, meaning residents rarely need to travel far for groceries, trades or home and boating supplies.
Getting around
The suburb's canal layout means road access is via a handful of entry points, giving it a quiet, low-through-traffic feel that many residents value. Public transport is bus-based, connecting into the wider Sutherland Shire network and linking to Sylvania and the Princes Highway corridor, with rail travel available from stations in the surrounding area for those commuting into the CBD or to Cronulla. For most households, a car remains the practical option, and the Princes Highway provides the main route north towards the city or south towards Cronulla and the Sutherland business district.
Schools & families
With a median age of 43, Sylvania Waters is home to plenty of established families, many of whom send children to schools in neighbouring Sylvania and across the broader Sutherland Shire, an area well provided with both public and private options. The quiet, water-oriented streets and low-traffic layout also make it a popular choice for families wanting a safe environment for children to ride bikes or fish off the back fence.
Parks & recreation
Recreation here is defined by the water. Beyond private boating, the surrounding foreshore reserves and parks along the Georges River and Botany Bay offer walking paths, picnic areas and boat ramps, while nearby Sans Souci and Ramsgate beaches provide swimming and open-water recreation just a short drive away. The combination of sheltered canals for calm-water activities and open bay access for boating is a big part of the suburb's appeal.
The property market
Sylvania Waters is a premium pocket of the Sutherland Shire, with a current median house price of $1.94 million reflecting the scarcity and appeal of waterfront and canal-front living. Recent price growth has been flat at 0.0%, suggesting the market has settled after earlier gains, with buyers and sellers currently finding equilibrium on price. Houses dominate the current listings at 64%, followed by apartments and units at 21% and townhouses at 14%, giving buyers a reasonable spread of options despite the suburb's small size and its reputation as a house-and-water-frontage market first and foremost.
Market snapshot
Sylvania Waters property market
Median sale price
$1.94m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.02m
Median
$1.94m
Premium
$6.45m
Days on market
21
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
18
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -4.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Sylvania Waters by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224.
Population
3,200
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$2,371
median, per week
Median rent
$600
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Sylvania Waters
$4.50m
55 James Cook Island
Sold ~July 2026
$1.75m
1 Castlereagh Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$4.40m
145 Belgrave Esplanade
Sold ~July 2026
$733k
29/162-164 Port Hacking Road
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
6/284 Belgrave Esplanade
Sold ~June 2026
$2.70m
4/3 Richmond Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$2.70m
42 Hawkesbury Esplanade
Sold ~June 2026
$2.30m
5 Burnett Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Sylvania Waters suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Sylvania Waters?
The median house price in Sylvania Waters, NSW is $1.94m for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Sylvania Waters a good place to live?
Sylvania Waters is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 3,200.
What is the population of Sylvania Waters?
Sylvania Waters has a population of 3,200 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
How long do homes take to sell in Sylvania Waters?
Properties in Sylvania Waters take around 21 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Sylvania Waters?
Entry-level properties in Sylvania Waters start around $1.02m, while premium homes reach $6.45m.
What suburbs are near Sylvania Waters?
Suburbs near Sylvania Waters include Sylvania, Taren Point, Kangaroo Point, Sans Souci and Blakehurst.
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