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Rydalmere

NSW 2116 · Parramatta

7,274 (2021) → 7,898 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)

86
Overall score

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

7,274
Population
$1.89M
Median house (2025)
70
Safety score
90
Transport score

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.

16.8 km
To Sydney CBD
19.2 km
To coast
$730/wk
Median rent (house)
3.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,274
Population
37
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Parramatta LGA population (est. 2025)239,673
Median household income (weekly)$1,871
vs NSW median+1.1%
Bachelor degree or higher50.3%
Born in Australia52.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,339 / 348 / 822

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

$1.89M+3.8%
Median house (2025)
$764K-40.2%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$730 / $665 wk
Rental yield (house)2.0%
Days on market (house)45 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

70
Residential

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

12
Break & enter dwelling165/100k
16
Steal from dwelling220/100k
8
Motor vehicle theft110/100k
25
Domestic assault344/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
22
Non-domestic assault302/100k

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: 375 (all categories, latest year)5,155 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

77

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

276
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
  • Rydalmere Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1026

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Dundas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1067
  • St Patrick's Marist CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1083
  • Rydalmere East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1022
  • Telopea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 998
  • Ermington West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1011
  • Oatlands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1082
  • Parramatta East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1094
  • Rosehill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1068
  • Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1021
  • Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1019
  • Macarthur Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1058
  • St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1073

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

90
1Light rail
1Ferry
54Bus
CBD commute (est.)52 min (ferry)
Nearest train stationHarris Park (3.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

101 in suburbSupermarkets
2515 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5822 in suburbParks
207 in suburbPlaygrounds
9Pools
81 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
90 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
63 in suburbLibraries
8617 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Children's Hospital at Westmead (4.6 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportSydney (19.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

54

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

8
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
86
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

84

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

58
Parks
5
Nature reserves
149
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
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

82

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
4
Museums
21
Galleries
6
Libraries
2
Arts centres
4
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

23

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.27

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

65

Strong options nearby

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

5
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.96

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.08%
Projected population 204112,272
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Parramatta

Dundas$1.82M83transportCamelliaData not available75transportRosehill$1.30M63transportTelopea$1.95M83transportErmington$2.00M77transportOatlands$2.85M58transport

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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 5,155 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 $730.

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 1054 (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.

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.