[1] Silvan marks the halfway point between Belgrave and Lilydale, both large suburban areas.

The area's soils, well suited to growing fruits, vegetables and flowers, draw tourists to the various pick-yourself orchards and berry farms in Silvan.

A cultivated hybrid variety of blackberry known as the silvanberry is named after the town.

[6] In 1954 the first Tulip Festival was held, becoming an annual tradition continuing to this day.

The town's most prominent attraction is the annual Tulip Festival, held every spring during September & October.

[7] The town of Silvan is home to an Australian Rules football team, founded in 1921.

The senior team’s longest winning streak stands at 24, between the years of 2007-2009, netting two premierships 2007/08 within that time.

The cricket club has won numerous premierships in many grades, over their near 100 year history, the most recent being in the 2019/20 season, a week before Covid restrictions began in March 2020.