Barden Ridge, NSW 2234 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barden Ridge is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2234, home to 4,129 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,129
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $3,134 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,033 /week
- Median family income
- $3,145 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $685 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,641
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Lucas Heights Community School
- Marton Public School
- Bangor Public School
- Menai Public School
- Woronora River Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 53 bus stops
- David Rd At Hatton Pl
- David Rd At O'Brien Pl
- David Rd Opp Underwood Pl
- Australia Rd At Wardell Dr
- Australia Rd At Imlay Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 9 restaurants
- 29 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 26.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 87.1% of the 1,494 resolvable premises in Barden Ridge. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 12.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 87.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 544 across postcode 2234 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 175 violent offences, 126 theft, 68 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barden Ridge?
Barden Ridge (NSW 2234) had 4,129 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Barden Ridge?
The median advertised rent in Barden Ridge is $685/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barden Ridge?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Barden Ridge covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lucas Heights Community School (0.7 km), Marton Public School (2.1 km), Bangor Public School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barden Ridge?
Barden Ridge is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (87.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barden Ridge?
Across postcode 2234, 544 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (175), theft (126), property damage (68). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Barden Ridge?
In Barden Ridge, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (26.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Barden Ridge?
53 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Barden Ridge centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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