Thinking about buying your first home in Rhodes (2138)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Rhodes 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 Rhodes a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Rhodes (2138) 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
Rhodes suits younger buyers, with a median age of 32, who want a well-connected unit at around $959,220. The walkability score sits at the 68th percentile for Sydney, and within 1.6 kilometres you have six supermarkets, 30 cafes, and 29 transport options. Air quality is excellent at a median AQI of 31. The SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10 reflects genuine affluence in the area, and childcare coverage is strong for young families getting started.
Who would not love it
Rhodes is overwhelmingly a renter suburb, with 59% renters and only 38% owner-occupiers, which affects the community feel many owner-occupiers want. There is no secondary school in the postcode, so families with older children will face a commute to school. The house median of $3,225,000 is based on just six sales and carries a dramatic year-on-year shift, making it statistically unreliable. The composite Stickybeak grade of C+ and a "safe insufficient" flag are real concerns you should not overlook.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak safety grade warrants direct investigation. Request a strata report and check the specific building's history for defects, cladding issues, or remediation levies, given the high concentration of apartments (95% of dwellings). - Confirm the secondary school catchment and transport options for that route, as there are no secondary schools in the postcode. - Scrutinise strata levies and sinking fund balances carefully. Rhodes has a large volume of relatively recent high-density stock where special levies are not uncommon.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Rhodes?
BOCSAR · RHODES 2138
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,65812 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−29%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canada Bay
Within LGA: Canada Bay
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT78%370 reports
ASSAULT14%66 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY8%38 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED55%
NON-DOMESTIC45%
Across 65 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 Rhodes
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:04 AEST
Lidcombe station · 6.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe 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. Based on 244 new bond 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 · Unit · 2 bed
$920per week
Sep 2025 · 244 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$700▼$220
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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 · 2138
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2138. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canada Bay
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Rhodes is the primary suburb with postcode 2138 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Rhodes is the main locality.
Which local government area is Rhodes in?
Rhodes (2138) is located in the Canada Bay local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Rhodes?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Rhodes (2138) 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 Rhodes flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Rhodes. 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 Rhodes?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Rhodes (2138), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Rhodes (2138) 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 Rhodes (2138). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Rhodes changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Rhodes (2138) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
