Barden Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,129
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Barden Ridge.
The postcode for Barden Ridge is 2234 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Barden Ridge (2234) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Barden Ridge has roughly 4,129 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barden Ridge scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barden Ridge's population at 4,129, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,129
Median age
41
Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$685/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
4,129
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
54
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barden Ridge.
Local schools for Barden Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Lucas Heights Community School
Marton Public School
Menai Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barden Ridge.
- What is the Barden Ridge postcode?
- Barden Ridge is in the 2234 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Barden Ridge?
- Barden Ridge is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2234. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barden Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $685.
- What schools are in Barden Ridge?
- There are 20 schools serving Barden Ridge on this page, including Shire Christian School, Lucas Heights Community School, Aquinas Catholic College.
- How walkable is Barden Ridge?
- Barden Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Barden Ridge?
- Barden Ridge is close to Menai Central, Woronora Heights, Bangor, Menai, Woronora.
- What is the population of Barden Ridge?
- The population of Barden Ridge is approximately 4,129 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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