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Rydalmere

NSW 2116 • Greater Sydney

7,274
Population (2021)
$41,184
Median Income
3.80 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalEstablishedSuburbanDiverseMid-Range

About Rydalmere

Rydalmere is an established suburb within the City of Parramatta, located approximately 22 kilometres west of Sydney's CBD along the Victoria Road corridor. With a population of 7,274 across 3.8 square kilometres, the suburb offers moderate-density living with a mix of older housing stock, units, and newer developments. A notably diverse community, Rydalmere has significant Chinese, Korean, and Lebanese populations, with over 40% of residents born overseas.

The suburb is home to an ALDI supermarket on Victoria Road and is well-positioned for access to Parramatta's major retail, employment, and transport hub. Rydalmere also features the state-listed former Rydalmere Hospital Precinct on Victoria Road, a site of heritage significance. Social housing accounts for 13.2% of dwellings, reflecting its role as a mixed-income community, while local schools, parks, and proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore add to liveability for families and long-term residents.

Rydalmere falls under postcode 2116 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Parramatta electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2116
Urban Area
Parramatta - Central
LGA / Council
Parramatta
Federal Electorate
Parramatta
State Electorate
Parramatta
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 151.04°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.80 km²
Elevation
13m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    359 - 363 Victoria Road, Rydalmere NSW 2116

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Rydalmere, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Rydalmere Hospital Precinct (former)
171 Victoria Road Rydalmere • SHR #00749

🔍 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 Rydalmere by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rydalmere Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
13.2%

298 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,642
Census 2021
7,274
▲ 9.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,540
Income 2021
$41,184
▲ 22.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,844
Born Overseas 3,074

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 632
  • 2. South Korea 421
  • 3. India 182
  • 4. Hong Kong 162
  • 5. Iran 144
  • 6. Philippines 139
  • 7. England 114
  • 8. New Zealand 85
  • 9. Lebanon 80
  • 10. Indonesia 67

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,364
Chinese 1,296
English 1,276
Korean 585
Irish 447
Lebanese 355
Scottish 306
Italian 298
Indian 231
Filipino 222

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,891
Both parents born in Australia
4,302
Both parents born overseas
701
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.4%
No Religion
30.0%
Islam
6.3%
Buddhism
3.1%
Hinduism
2.9%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
481 (6.6%)
5-14 years
910 (12.5%)
15-19 years
449 (6.2%)
20-24 years
432 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,039 (14.3%)
35-44 years
1,066 (14.7%)
45-54 years
1,011 (13.9%)
55-64 years
927 (12.7%)
65-74 years
548 (7.5%)
75-84 years
303 (4.2%)
85+ years
106 (1.5%)

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