Sylvania - Taren Point
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Sylvania - Taren Point reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Sylvania - Taren Point's population was 16,430 as of August 2021. By June 2024, it had increased to an estimated resident population of 16,537, reflecting a growth of 107 people since the census. This increase is attributed to overseas migration and 65 validated new addresses. The population density was 2,727 persons per square kilometer as of June 2024, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's analysis. For future projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas until 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, Sylvania - Taren Point is projected to grow by 1,520 persons by 2041, an increase of 9.2% over 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Sylvania - Taren Point recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Sylvania - Taren Point has recorded approximately 88 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 440 homes. As of FY26, 21 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice for buyers. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $698,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.

In FY26, $86.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Sylvania - Taren Point records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally when measured by new building activity. Nineteen percent of new developments are standalone homes, while 81% are townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant change from the current housing mix, which is 64% houses. The area has approximately 242 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Looking ahead, Sylvania - Taren Point is projected to grow by 1,522 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Sylvania - Taren Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that could impact the area, with key ones including the 117-131 Taren Point Road Specialised Retail Development, Florida Street Affordable Housing, Frank Vickery Village Renewal, and Southgate Shopping Centre Expansion. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Sylvania - Taren Point maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Sylvania - Taren Point has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in the area is 3.2%.

Over the past year, there has been an estimated employment growth of 2.8%. As of June 2025, 8,187 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Sylvania - Taren Point is at 54.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force increased by 3.2%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Sylvania - Taren Point's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Sylvania - Taren Point has a high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in the area is $55,451 and the average income stands at $88,050. In comparison, Greater Sydney's figures are $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Sylvania - Taren Point would be approximately $62,443 (median) and $99,153 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Sylvania - Taren Point cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.8% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (4,595 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. The area demonstrates affluence with 32.7% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Sylvania - Taren Point displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Sylvania - Taren Point, as per the latest Census, 63.5% of dwellings were houses while 36.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 52.4% houses and 47.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sylvania - Taren Point stood at 44.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 36.2% and rented dwellings at 19.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,774. Weekly rent in the area was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney's $500. Nationally, Sylvania - Taren Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Sylvania - Taren Point has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.5% of all households, including 36.8% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Sylvania - Taren Point exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Sylvania-Taren Point, 28.5% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (20.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (21.4%). Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.3%), secondary (8.1%), and tertiary (4.8%).

The area has four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,517 students. It has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1050) and balanced educational provision with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average (9.2 vs. 13.9), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 86 active transport stops in Sylvania-Taren Point, all buses. These are served by 29 routes offering 1440 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is excellent, with residents typically 156 meters from nearest stop.

Average daily service frequency is 205 trips across all routes, about 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Sylvania - Taren Point are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Sylvania - Taren Point shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to averages. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 64%, impacting 10,546 people, while the national average stands at 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.3%) and mental health issues (5.6%). Conversely, 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.3% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 27%, totaling 4,459 people, higher than the 21.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with the general population's health profile.

Sylvania - Taren Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Sylvania-Taren Point has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 27.0% of its population born overseas and 29.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Sylvania-Taren Point, comprising 69.0%, compared to 61.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (21.7%), Australian (19.1%), and Other (10.1%).

Notably, Greek (9.0%) and Macedonian (2.3%) are overrepresented in Sylvania-Taren Point compared to the regional averages of 3.2% and 0.7%, respectively. Additionally, Lebanese people make up 2.1% of the population, higher than the regional average of 0.8%.

Sylvania - Taren Point hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Sylvania - Taren Point is 46, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and also above Australia's median of 38. The 75-84 age cohort makes up 10.8% of the local population, compared to 9.2% in Greater Sydney, indicating an over-representation of this age group. Conversely, those aged 25-34 make up 8.8% of Sylvania - Taren Point's population, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 10.6%, suggesting under-representation. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of people aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.9% to 12.3%, while those aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 11.8% to 10.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant growth in the 85+ age cohort, with an increase of 834 people (an 85% rise) from 986 to 1,821. The proportion of people aged 65 and above is projected to comprise 85% of this growth. Conversely, populations in the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decline.