Rydalmere at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
7,274
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Rydalmere.
The postcode for Rydalmere is 2116 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Rydalmere (2116) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Rydalmere has roughly 7,274 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rydalmere scores 24/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rydalmere's population at 7,274, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,274
Median age
37
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
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)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
7,274
Median age: 37
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
375
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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rydalmere.
Local schools for Rydalmere
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rydalmere Public School
Dundas Public School
Telopea 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 Rydalmere.
- What is the Rydalmere postcode?
- Rydalmere is in the 2116 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Rydalmere?
- Rydalmere is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2116. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Rydalmere?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Rydalmere?
- There are 20 schools serving Rydalmere on this page, including St Mary's Primary School, Rydalmere Public School, Dundas Public School.
- How walkable is Rydalmere?
- Rydalmere has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rydalmere?
- Rydalmere is close to Camellia, Dundas, Telopea, Rosehill, Oatlands.
- What is the population of Rydalmere?
- The population of Rydalmere is approximately 7,274 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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