Barden Ridge
NSW 2234 • Greater Sydney
About Barden Ridge
Barden Ridge is a quiet, semi-rural residential suburb in Sydney's south, located approximately 35 kilometres south of the CBD within the Sutherland Shire Council area. With a population of around 4,129 and an elevation of 122 metres, the suburb sits on elevated bushland terrain at the southern fringe of the metropolitan area. The median household income of $3,134 per week reflects a comfortable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a median age of 41 suggesting a mature, well-established resident base. Housing is largely detached family homes on generous blocks, giving the suburb a spacious, semi-rural feel.
Residents enjoy proximity to Royal National Park and the natural bushland that defines much of the southern Shire's character. While the suburb lacks a train station, bus services connect to nearby Loftus and Engadine on the Illawarra Line, and the area is well-served by arterial roads including the Princes Highway. Local amenities are concentrated in nearby Engadine and Miranda, which offer major shopping centres, schools, and services. Barden Ridge suits families and those seeking a quieter, bush-adjacent lifestyle within reach of Sydney's south.
Barden Ridge falls under postcode 2234 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Holsworthy electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 951, 952 — Engadine / Sutherland 10-15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Princes Highway and F6 Motorway provide main road access
A semi-rural suburb with limited footpath connectivity; a car is essential for daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Alfords Point Public School ICSEA 10379543 0185 Brushwood Drive
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85 Billa Road
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Bangor Public School ICSEA 107702 9543 2244 130 Menai Road
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02 8525 5111 Call Us 16a Allies Rd
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Lucas Heights Community School ICSEA 1038132 Old Illawarra Rd
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Illawong Public School ICSEA 10699543 1604 Fowler Rd
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Anzac Road
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00 Address Cnr Anzac Road and Menai Road
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Menai High School ICSEA 104602 9543 7000 40 Gerald Rd
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Menai Public School ICSEA 10369543 4924 4R Hall Drive
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Barden Ridge by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Barden Ridge Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Barden Ridge" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
6 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 117
- 2. China 41
- 3. South Africa 41
- 4. New Zealand 26
- 5. Italy 25
- 6. United States 21
- 7. Lebanon 20
- 8. Philippines 19
- 9. North Macedonia 18
- 10. Scotland 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)