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Barden Ridge

NSW 2234 · Sutherland Shire

4,129 (2021) → 4,111 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)

60
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,129
Population
$1.77M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
48
Transport score

Barden Ridge is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2234, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.77M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 48/100, and is about 11km inland. Barden Ridge has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

25.9 km
To Sydney CBD
11.3 km
To coast
$1,050/wk
Median rent (house)
3.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,129
Population
41
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$3,134
vs NSW median+69.4%
Bachelor degree or higher39.3%
Born in Australia83.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,124 / 0 / 95

Top countries of birth: England (2.83%), China (0.99%), South Africa (0.99%), New Zealand (0.63%), Italy (0.61%)

Top languages: Greek (1.82%), Arabic (1.62%), Spanish (1.31%), Cantonese (1.28%), Mandarin (0.94%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.77M
Median house (2025)
$1.33M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,050 / $865 wk
Rental yield (house)3.1%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
3
Steal from dwelling73/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
6
Domestic assault145/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
4
Non-domestic assault97/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 54 (all categories, latest year)1,308 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

90
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1063 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Shire Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1113
  • Lucas Heights Community SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1033

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1076
  • Marton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1061
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1092
  • Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
  • Menai Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1044
  • Engadine West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1058
  • Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1075
  • St John Bosco CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1075
  • Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1108
  • Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1122
  • Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1067
  • Engadine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1061

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

48
29Bus
CBD commute (est.)90 min (bus)
Nearest train stationEngadine (3.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

40 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
154 in suburbParks
113 in suburbPlaygrounds
185 in suburbPools
41 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
20 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
10763 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (11.4 km)
Nearest vet6.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (18.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

74

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
107
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

44

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

15
Parks
3
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.21

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.11%
Projected population 20414,428
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Woronora Heights$1.85M58transportEngadine$1.60M94transportLucas HeightsData not available35transportMenai$1.65M31transportBangor$1.73M58transportYarrawarrah$1.43M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Barden Ridge

Is Barden Ridge safe?

Barden Ridge has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,308 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Barden Ridge?

In Barden Ridge, the median house price is $1.77M and the median unit price is $1.33M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.

How far is Barden Ridge from Sydney CBD?

Barden Ridge is about 25.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Barden Ridge?

Barden Ridge has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1073 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Barden Ridge?

Barden Ridge has a transport score of 48/100 and 29 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.