Barden Ridge vs Engadine
The verdict
Engadine is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.86M in Barden Ridge. Engadine rates higher for transport (94 vs 48). Engadine has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 75 min).
Scores
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 78 |
| Transport | 48 | 94 |
| Education | 66 | 64 |
| Liveability | 67 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 17,736 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,134 | $2,303 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 34.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Barden Ridge Stable · Engadine Stable
Property
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.86M | $1.58M |
| Median unit price | $1.35M | $965K |
| House price YoY | 22.0% | 15.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,300 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 39 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 45 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 145 | 254 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,332 | 1,900 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barden Ridge · Engadine
Transport
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 126 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 4 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 26.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Barden Ridge | Engadine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,129 | 17,736 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,111 | 18,206 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,428 | 18,955 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barden Ridge or Engadine?
Barden Ridge and Engadine have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Barden Ridge or Engadine?
Engadine is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.86M.
Which has better schools, Barden Ridge or Engadine?
Barden Ridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Barden Ridge 1077 vs Engadine 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Barden Ridge or Engadine?
Engadine has the higher transport score (Barden Ridge 48/100 vs Engadine 94/100).
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