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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Barden Ridge is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2234, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.86M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2234 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1063 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Shire Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1116
- Lucas Heights Community SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aquinas Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1082
- Marton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1063
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1098
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MenaiSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Menai Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1036
- Engadine West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1057
- Bangor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1077
- Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1108
- Inaburra SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1123
- Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1081
- Engadine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1059
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1094
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1,332 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Barden Ridge?
In Barden Ridge, the median house price is $1.86M and the median unit price is $1.35M. Median weekly house rent is $1,300.
How far is Barden Ridge from Sydney CBD?
Barden Ridge is about 25.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Barden Ridge?
Barden Ridge has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1077 (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.