NSW2224· Pop. 14,559Sutherland

SYLVANIA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,920,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

6.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SYLVANIA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SYLVANIA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$950/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+5.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.90%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$1360k

2021

$1715k

2022

$1539k

2023

$1554k

2024

$1825k

2025

$1800k

2026

$1920k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SYLVANIA is a metropolitan NSW suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.6% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,085/wk

$93k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.0%

77.1% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

24.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

37.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

530 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.9%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

66.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

10 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

8.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

2,616/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2224

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Sylvania Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1056

Sylvania Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1038

🎓Secondary (1)

Sylvania High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1039

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

94/ 100

0.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1044ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

36/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 4 tram🚌 43 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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