Rydalmere
NSW 2116 · Parramatta
7,274 (2021) → 7,898 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rydalmere is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2116, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.89M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is about 19km inland. Rydalmere has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2116 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (8.69%), South Korea (5.79%), India (2.5%), Hong Kong (2.23%), Iran (1.98%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.45%), Korean (7.68%), Cantonese (6.2%), Arabic (3.62%), Persian ED (1.92%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1079
- Rydalmere Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dundas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1070
- St Patrick's Marist CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1089
- Rydalmere East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1007
- Telopea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 991
- Ermington West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1022
- Oatlands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1072
- Parramatta East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1091
- Rosehill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1067
- Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1040
- Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1023
- Macarthur Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1071
- St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1083
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rydalmere
Is Rydalmere safe?
Rydalmere has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 4,839 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rydalmere?
In Rydalmere, the median house price is $1.89M and the median unit price is $764K. Median weekly house rent is $725.
How far is Rydalmere from Sydney CBD?
Rydalmere is about 16.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 52 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rydalmere?
Rydalmere has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1049 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rydalmere?
Rydalmere has a transport score of 90/100 and 54 bus stops.