Sylvania Waters, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sylvania Waters, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Sylvania Waters |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -34.01904 |
| Longitude | 151.11174 |
| Population | 3,127 |
| Density | 2265.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 19 km south-southwest |
Sylvania Waters is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,127. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 2265.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km south-southwest of Sydney. Sylvania Waters is located at 34.0190°S, 151.1117°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Sylvania Waters unfurls along the southern reaches of the Georges River, a mosaic of suburban streets and shimmering waterways that catch the afternoon sun. It lies 6.3 km south of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 172°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-south-east of Bankstown. The air here often carries a faint tang of salt, a whisper from the coast that imbues the landscape with a gentle, maritime character, even inland. Low-set houses, many with their backyards opening directly onto the water, speak of a life lived in close communion with the ebb and flow of the tides. The terrain gently slopes towards the river, carved by inlets and bays that snake inland, creating a labyrinth of waterfront properties. The colour of the sky, particularly in the late afternoon, can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to a painterly wash of rose and gold, reflecting in the placid surface of the water.
The history of Sylvania Waters is intrinsically tied to its watery geography, a place shaped by land reclamation and the vision of creating a waterside paradise. Once part of a broader agricultural landscape, its transformation into a residential haven began in earnest in the mid-20th century. The local economy now largely revolves around the services and amenities supporting its predominantly residential population, with a focus on convenience and lifestyle. The prominent marina, a hub for recreational boating, stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of life on the water, a constant thrum of activity that underpins the unique character of Sylvania Waters. This connection to the Georges River is not just economic; it’s a defining element of the daily rhythm, a constant reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds this coastal fringe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sylvania Waters, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Sylvania Waters, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sylvania Waters includes the postcode, telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sylvania Waters is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |