Rhodes
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rhodes, NSW 2138.
About Rhodes
Welcome to Rhodes
Rhodes sits on a peninsula in Sydney's inner west, wrapped by the Parramatta River about 16 kilometres from the CBD. Once dominated by industrial works, the suburb has been rebuilt over the past two decades into one of Sydney's most concentrated high-rise residential precincts, with glass towers, riverside parkland and a large shopping centre now defining the skyline.
With a population of 11,453 and a median age of just 32, Rhodes has a distinctly young, apartment-dwelling character. It suits professionals, couples and investors drawn to its transport links and river outlook, alongside families increasingly attracted to its parks and schools. Neighbouring Wentworth Point, Liberty Grove, Putney and Meadowbank share a similarly waterside, medium-to-high-density feel, making this pocket of the inner west one of the more distinctive residential clusters in the city.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Rhodes revolves around the waterfront and the shopping precinct at its centre. Rhodes Shopping Centre anchors the suburb with a full-line supermarket, food court and specialty stores, while the promenade along the river has become a popular spot for a coffee or an evening stroll, with restaurants and cafes taking advantage of water views across to Meadowbank and Putney.
The pace suits people who want convenience without needing a car for daily errands. Weekends often mean a walk or run along the foreshore paths, a coffee at one of the ground-floor cafes beneath the towers, or a short trip to the eating strips in neighbouring Wentworth Point and Liberty Grove for more variety.
Getting around
Rhodes railway station, on the Northern Line, is the suburb's biggest drawcard for commuters, offering a direct run into the CBD and connections through Strathfield. Many residents also rely on the ferry wharf on the Parramatta River, which links Rhodes to Circular Quay and Parramatta via Sydney's growing ferry network, an appealing alternative to peak-hour trains and roads.
Road access is straightforward via Concord Road and the M4, though the suburb's density means local streets and the shopping centre car park can get busy at peak times. For most day-to-day trips, walking, cycling along the riverside paths or catching the train covers it, which is part of the appeal for residents who work in the city or at Macquarie Park.
Parks & recreation
Rhodes Park and the surrounding foreshore reserves are the suburb's green lungs, offering playgrounds, open lawns and river frontage that get heavy use from the young population living in the towers above. Bike and walking paths trace much of the peninsula, linking through to Wentworth Point and providing one of the more scenic riverside cycling routes in Sydney's inner west.
The waterways also support kayaking and other low-key water activities, and the parklands host regular community events that give an otherwise vertical suburb a genuine sense of open space.
Schools & families
Rhodes remains more popular with couples and singles than large families, reflected in its median age of 32, but the suburb is gradually building family infrastructure to match its growing population. Rhodes Public School serves the local area, and families also look to options in nearby Concord, Meadowbank and Ryde for a broader range of primary and secondary schooling.
Childcare centres and family-oriented amenities have expanded alongside the residential towers, and the riverside parks provide the kind of everyday recreation space that makes apartment living with children more workable here than in many high-density pockets of Sydney.
Housing & architecture
Rhodes is overwhelmingly an apartment suburb. Current listings show 95% apartments or units, with houses making up just 4% and townhouses around 1%, underscoring how thoroughly the area has been transformed from its industrial past into a landscape of high-rise and mid-rise towers.
Most buildings date from the 2000s onward, built as part of the broader urban renewal of the peninsula, and tend to offer modern fit-outs, building amenities such as pools and gyms, and in many cases direct river or park outlooks. Genuine house-and-land opportunities are rare, making Rhodes very much a destination for buyers and renters seeking apartment living close to the water.
The property market
The median unit price in Rhodes currently sits at $1.01 million, reflecting strong demand for a suburb that combines train and ferry access with riverside lifestyle and a large retail hub on its doorstep. Given that apartments make up the vast majority of stock, this figure is effectively the benchmark for the local market.
Buyers are typically owner-occupiers working in the CBD or Macquarie Park corridor, along with investors attracted to the suburb's rental appeal among young professionals. Comparable pockets in Wentworth Point and Liberty Grove offer similar high-density, waterside living, giving buyers a few alternatives within the same broader precinct if Rhodes itself is out of reach.
Market snapshot
Rhodes property market
Median sale price
$1.01m
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$950
per week
Gross rental yield
4.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$790k
Median
$1.01m
Premium
$1.40m
Days on market
53
Auction clearance
13%
Sold this year
246
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth +0.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Rhodes by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Rhodes, NSW 2138.
Population
11,453
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$2,183
median, per week
Median rent
$560
per week
Median mortgage
$2,500
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Rhodes
$715k
175/38 Shoreline Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
504/17 Shoreline Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
401/46 Walker Street
Sold ~July 2026
$905k
602/87 Shoreline Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$690k
713/42 Shoreline Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$713k
2402/35 Marquet Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.46m
411/42 Walker Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
1703/42 Walker Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Rhodes suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Rhodes?
The median unit price in Rhodes, NSW is $1.01m for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.7%.
How much is rent in Rhodes?
The median weekly rent in Rhodes is around $950 per week.
Is Rhodes a good place to live?
Rhodes is an Inner West suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Rhodes is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 11,453.
What is the population of Rhodes?
Rhodes has a population of 11,453 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
How long do homes take to sell in Rhodes?
Properties in Rhodes take around 53 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 13%.
How much do you need to buy in Rhodes?
Entry-level properties in Rhodes start around $790k, while premium homes reach $1.40m.
What suburbs are near Rhodes?
Suburbs near Rhodes include Liberty Grove, Wentworth Point, Point, Putney and Meadowbank.
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