Rhodes
NSW 2138 · Canada Bay
11,453 (2021) → 12,873 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canada Bay local government area (est. 90,686 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rhodes is a moderate growth suburb in Canada Bay, NSW 2138, about 12km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.07M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 15km inland. Rhodes has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (27.68%), South Korea (9.53%), India (6.13%), Hong Kong (3.59%), Philippines (2.14%)
Top languages: Mandarin (30.16%), Korean (10.64%), Cantonese (8.34%), Hindi (3.2%), Arabic (2.08%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wentworth Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1076
- Rivendell SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1064
- Concord West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1110
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1113
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1125
- Victoria Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1072
- GOAL College, ACPESecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Putney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1112
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1074
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1126
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1126
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rhodes
Is Rhodes safe?
Rhodes has a residential safety score of 35/100, 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 5,658 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rhodes?
In Rhodes, the median house price is $4.07M and the median unit price is $989K. Median weekly house rent is $890.
How far is Rhodes from Sydney CBD?
Rhodes is about 12.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rhodes?
Rhodes has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rhodes?
Rhodes has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 23 bus stops.