Sylvania Waters crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
89 recorded in this period, compared with 112 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Sylvania Waters
Sylvania Waters is a waterfront suburb in the Sutherland Shire of New South Wales (postcode 2224), located approximately 20 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. Situated on the peninsula between the Georges River and Botany Bay, the suburb is defined by its extensive system of man-made canals and waterways. Demographically, the area is characterized by a predominantly suburban population, with housing stock consisting largely of detached family homes, many of which feature private deep-water moorings and direct access to the surrounding aquatic environment.
The suburb is primarily residential, supported by local amenities including the Sylvania Waters Shopping Village and recreational facilities such as the Southgate Shopping Centre in the adjacent suburb of Sylvania. The area is home to the Sylvania Waters Athletics Track and various community sporting clubs, reflecting a lifestyle centered on water-based recreation and outdoor activity. Educational needs are served by nearby public and private schools in the broader Sutherland Shire, while connectivity to Sydney is facilitated by major arterial roads such as the Princes Highway.
Historically, Sylvania Waters is notable for being one of Australia’s earliest and most prominent examples of a planned canal-front development. The suburb was developed in the 1960s on land previously used for market gardens and oyster farming, transforming the wetlands into a structured residential estate. This ambitious engineering project established the suburb’s reputation for prestige waterfront living. In the 1990s, the locality gained national attention as the subject of the documentary series Sylvania Waters.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 12 |
| Fraud | 11 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 4 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,200 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.