Rydalmere, NSW 2116 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rydalmere is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2116, home to 7,274 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Parramatta local government area and roughly 17 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,274
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,871 /week
- Median personal income
- $792 /week
- Median family income
- $2,199 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Parramatta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Rydalmere Public School
- Dundas Public School
- Rydalmere East Public School
- Parramatta East Public School
- Oatlands Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 tram stops, 1 ferry stop, 75 bus stops
- South St Opp Pike St
- South St At Pike St
- South St Opp Rydalmere Park
- Rydalmere Wharf
- Yallamundi Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 cafés
- 16 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 62 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 17 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), 16.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 39.9% of the 3,648 resolvable premises in Rydalmere. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 18.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 3.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 346 across postcode 2116 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 123 theft, 83 violent offences, 47 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rydalmere?
Rydalmere (NSW 2116) had 7,274 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Parramatta local government area.
What is the median rent in Rydalmere?
The median advertised rent in Rydalmere is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rydalmere?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rydalmere covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rydalmere Public School (0.7 km), Dundas Public School (1.1 km), Rydalmere East Public School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rydalmere?
Rydalmere is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (39.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rydalmere?
Across postcode 2116, 346 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (123), violent (83), vehicle theft (47). 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 Rydalmere?
In Rydalmere, 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 (16.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rydalmere?
82 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rydalmere centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops, 1 ferry stop. 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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