Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. Oyster Bay scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Oyster Bay | Sylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 20 | 48 |
| Safety | 96 | 49 |
| Wealth | 88 | 32 |
| Value | 89 | 15 |
| Parks | 16 | 14 |
| Cafés | 13 | 51 |
| Transit | 20 | 20 |
| Green space | 39 | 12 |
| Active & healthy | 26 | 33 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 71 | 47 |
| Median rent | $620/wk | $530/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | $2,375,000 |
| Population | 5,689 | 10,749 |
| Full profile | Oyster Bay in full | Sylvania in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Oyster Bay scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Oyster Bay scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Oyster Bay or Sylvania.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →