Rhodes at a glance
Median house
$4,650,000
Median unit
$990,000
Weekly rent
$1,000
Houses · units $930
Gross yield
1.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
11.5k
Median age 32
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 12 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2138), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $4,650,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (12 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $990,000, roughly 79% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $930,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Rhodes.
Median house price
$4,650,000
Median unit price $990,000.
Median of 12 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1000/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$930/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
59%
At a deeper level
$4,650,000
$990,000
11,453
Median age: 32
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Rhodes.
Rhodes's median house price is $4,650,000 (median of 12 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2138 (NSW), Canada Bay, part of Greater Sydney.
Rhodes (2138) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW. The median house here is $4,650,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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.
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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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.12% (median rent $1000/wk against a $4,650,000 price tag). Units yield 4.88% 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: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.12%
Based on $4,650,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.88%
Based on $990,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202638%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
321
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
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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 $4,650,000 (median of 12 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $990,000.
- How much is my house worth in Rhodes?
- A useful starting point is the Rhodes median house price of $4,650,000 (units $990,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Rhodes a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Rhodes is 1.1%: the median weekly house rent is $1,000 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2138), June 2026) against the median house price of $4,650,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Rhodes: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Rhodes is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $1000, for units it's $930.
- 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, Liberty Grove.
- 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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