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Rhodes

NSW 2138 • Greater Sydney

11,453
Population (2021)
$58,188
Median Income
1.01 km²
Area
$560/wk
Median Rent
High RiseWaterfrontShopping CentreYoung Professionals

About Rhodes

Rhodes has transformed from industrial wasteland to high-rise destination over two decades, occupying a peninsula in the Parramatta River about 12 kilometres west of Sydney's CBD. This suburb of roughly 11,500 residents features dense apartment towers around a shopping centre and waterfront parkland. Part of Canada Bay council, it represents one of Sydney's more dramatic urban renewals.

Young professionals and families are drawn by the train access, shopping convenience, and waterfront setting. The demographic skews young and diverse, with significant Asian-Australian population. Life centres on the shopping centre, waterfront walks, and ferry trips to the city. It's not everyone's cup of tea - the density is confronting for traditional suburbanites - but for those who want convenience without a car, it works.

Rhodes falls under postcode 2138 and is governed by Canada Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Drummoyne electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2138
Urban Area
Canada Bay
LGA / Council
Canada Bay
Federal Electorate
Reid
State Electorate
Drummoyne
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.83°, 151.09°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.01 km²
Elevation
7m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Rider Boulevard Rhodes Waterside 2138 NSW
  • Woolworths
    6-14 Walker Street Rhodes 2138 NSW
  • ALDI
    1 Rider Boulevarde, Rhodes NSW 2138

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Rhodes, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Meadowbank rail bridge over Parramatta River
Main Northern railway, Meadowbank/Rhodes • SHR #01189
Rhodes Railway Station group
Blaxland Road, Rhodes • SHR #01235

🔍 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 Rhodes by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rhodes Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Rhodes" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$560
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

8 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,906
Census 2021
11,453
▼ 3.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,272
Income 2021
$58,188
▲ 52.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,697
Born Overseas 8,266

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 3,170
  • 2. South Korea 1,091
  • 3. India 702
  • 4. Hong Kong 411
  • 5. Philippines 245
  • 6. Malaysia 176
  • 7. Indonesia 169
  • 8. Iran 159
  • 9. Vietnam 134
  • 10. Taiwan 119

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,951
Korean 1,325
English 862
Indian 842
Australian 633
Filipino 302
Vietnamese 225
Italian 214
Irish 202
Scottish 161

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

679
Both parents born in Australia
9,824
Both parents born overseas
424
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.4%
Christianity
24.9%
Hinduism
6.7%
Buddhism
6.6%
Islam
4.3%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
807 (7.0%)
5-14 years
594 (5.2%)
15-19 years
195 (1.7%)
20-24 years
947 (8.3%)
25-34 years
4,322 (37.7%)
35-44 years
2,376 (20.7%)
45-54 years
741 (6.5%)
55-64 years
749 (6.5%)
65-74 years
507 (4.4%)
75-84 years
163 (1.4%)
85+ years
63 (0.6%)

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