Thinking about buying your first home in Barden Ridge (2234)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Barden Ridge is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Barden Ridge a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Barden Ridge (2234) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Barden Ridge suits established families on strong incomes, the $3,134 weekly household median reflects that clearly. With 93% owner-occupancy, 92% separate houses, and a SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10, this is one of Sydney's more affluent, settled pockets. The public school ICSEA mean of 1055 is solid, and 23 of 25 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. The entry price is $1,745,000 for a house, so you need genuine financial depth to get in.
Who would not love it
The bushfire risk here is not a footnote. At 77.4% of the postcode area classified as bushfire-prone land, this is a serious and ongoing concern for any buyer, and it should shape your insurance budget and your thinking about the property itself. The walkability score of 43 sits at the 42nd percentile in Sydney, meaning a car is essential for most daily tasks. First home buyers are locked out entirely, as the median house price sits above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold.
What to verify before you bid
- Obtain a bushfire attack level (BAL) assessment for any specific property, given 77.4% of the postcode is bushfire-prone, and confirm current insurance availability and premiums before exchanging contracts. - The unit median of $1,300,000 reflects only 15 sales, a very thin sample. Treat that figure with caution and analyse individual comparable sales rather than relying on the median. - Confirm the single medical service within 1.6 km and assess proximity to hospitals, given the suburb's relative isolation from urban amenity.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Barden Ridge?
BOCSAR · BARDEN RIDGE 2234
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,30812 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−84%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Sutherland
Within LGA: Sutherland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT42%14 reports
ASSAULT30%10 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY27%9 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED60%
NON-DOMESTIC40%
Across 10 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Barden Ridge
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:09 AEST
Liverpool station · 13.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
24.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · House · 3 bed
Small sample
$905per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2234
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2234. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Sutherland
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.
Barden Ridge is the primary suburb with postcode 2234 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Barden Ridge is the main locality.
Which local government area is Barden Ridge in?
Barden Ridge (2234) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Barden Ridge?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Barden Ridge (2234) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Barden Ridge flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Barden Ridge. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Barden Ridge?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Barden Ridge (2234), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Barden Ridge (2234) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Barden Ridge (2234). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Barden Ridge changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Barden Ridge (2234) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
