Rhodes at a glance
Median house
$3,280,000
+4.8% year on year
Median unit
$990,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
11.5k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Rhodes.
The postcode for Rhodes is 2138 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Rhodes is $3,280,000.
Rhodes (2138) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW. The median house here is $3,280,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.8% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Rhodes has roughly 11,453 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rhodes scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rhodes's population at 11,453, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 59% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,453
Median age
32
Family households
65%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,280,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $990,000, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.8%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $656,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +4.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,280,000
+4.8% over the past year. Median unit price $990,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
$3,280,000
+4.8% annual growth
$990,000
42
Average days to sell
11,453
Median age: 32
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.87% (median rent $550/wk against a $3,280,000 price tag). Units yield 2.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 59% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20240.87%
Based on $3,280,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.94%
Based on $990,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+4.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202638%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.8%/yr
2021
$2.6M
5-year change
+26%
2026
$3.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
648
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.
100
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rhodes.
Local schools for Rhodes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wentworth Point High School
Wentworth Point Public School
Concord West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Rhodes.
- What is the median house price in Rhodes?
- The median house price in Rhodes, NSW 2138 is $3,280,000. The median unit price is $990,000. Annual growth is +4.8%.
- What is the Rhodes postcode?
- Rhodes is in the 2138 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Rhodes?
- Rhodes is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2138. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Rhodes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Rhodes?
- There are 20 schools serving Rhodes on this page, including Wentworth Point High School, Wentworth Point Public School, Concord West Public School.
- How walkable is Rhodes?
- Rhodes has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rhodes?
- Rhodes is close to Homebush Bay, Wentworth Point, Wentworth Port, Meadowbank, Concord West Dc.
- What is the population of Rhodes?
- The population of Rhodes is approximately 11,453 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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