Rodd Point, NSW 2046 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rodd Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2046, home to 1,380 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Canada Bay local government area and roughly 7 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,380
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,953 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,099 /week
- Median family income
- $3,568 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Canada Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $750 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,350
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Five Dock Public School
- Russell Lea Public School
- Dobroyd Point Public School
- Haberfield Public School
- Abbotsford Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 52 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 143 bus stops
- First Av At Ingham Av
- First Av Opp Domremy College
- Domremy College, First Av
- Ingham Av Opp Five Dock Park
- Ingham Av At First Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 32 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 52 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 34 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), 7.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.5% of the 547 resolvable premises in Rodd Point. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 49.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 852 across postcode 2046 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 211 theft, 197 violent offences, 122 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rodd Point?
Rodd Point (NSW 2046) had 1,380 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Canada Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Rodd Point?
The median advertised rent in Rodd Point is $750/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rodd Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rodd Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Five Dock Public School (0.6 km), Russell Lea Public School (1 km), Dobroyd Point Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rodd Point?
Rodd Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rodd Point?
Across postcode 2046, 852 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (211), violent (197), vehicle theft (122). 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 Rodd Point?
In Rodd Point, 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 (7.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rodd Point?
143 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rodd Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 52 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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