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Sylvania Waters vs Taren Point

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Sylvania WatersTaren Point
Active9292
Safety5923
Wealth559
Value280
Parks2247
Cafés1352
Transit653
Green space4222
Active & healthy5464
Schools nearby (OSM)826
Median rent$600/wk $650/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,375,000$2,410,000
House sales this quarter—54
Population3,2001,879
Full profile Sylvania Waters in full Taren Point 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.

Is Sylvania Waters safer than Taren Point?

Sylvania Waters scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Sylvania Waters or Taren Point?

Sylvania Waters has the lower median house price of the two ($2,375,000 vs $2,410,000).

Should I live in Sylvania Waters or Taren Point?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Sylvania Waters or Taren Point.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →