Rydalmere vs Telopea
The verdict
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.89M in Rydalmere. Rydalmere rates higher for transport (90 vs 83). Rydalmere is closer to the coast (19.2 km vs 20.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rydalmere rates higher (70 vs 52/100 in Telopea).
Scores
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 82 |
| Transport | 90 | 83 |
| Education | 75 | 79 |
| Liveability | 90 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,274 | 5,356 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $1,465 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.3% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 52.9% | 43.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Rydalmere High Growth · Telopea High Growth
Property
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.89M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $764K | $783K |
| House price YoY | -4.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $725 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 67 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 355 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 344 | 448 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,839 | 5,545 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rydalmere · Telopea
Transport
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 17.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Rydalmere | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,274 | 5,356 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,898 | 5,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,272 | 7,605 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rydalmere or Telopea?
Rydalmere has the higher residential safety score (Rydalmere 70/100 vs Telopea 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Rydalmere or Telopea?
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.89M.
Which has better schools, Rydalmere or Telopea?
Rydalmere has a higher average school ICSEA (Rydalmere 1049 vs Telopea 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rydalmere or Telopea?
Rydalmere has the higher transport score (Rydalmere 90/100 vs Telopea 83/100).
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