Rhodes (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations confirmed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Rhodes has a projected occupancy of approximately 13,121 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,668 individuals (14.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a headcount of 11,453 citizens. The adjustment is calculated from a local population of 13,094, calculated by Districts through analyzing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) along with an extra 662 validated new addresses following the Census date. This volume of residency translates to a density ratio of 12,991 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the highest 10% of countrywide territories evaluated by Districts, making local land a highly coveted asset. The 14.6% expansion of the suburb of Rhodes since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (5.5%), as well as the SA4 territory, establishing it as a regional growth frontrunner. Population increases for this zone were mostly powered by international arrivals, which accounted for roughly of total population additions in recent times.

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Rhodes displays an exceptionally qualified workforce, with the tech sector showing notably high concentration, alongside a jobless rate of only 2.1%, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area figures. As of March 2026, 8,375 occupants are employed, whereas the jobless rate is 2.1% lower than the Greater Sydney level of 4.1%, and labor market involvement is relatively standard (72.7% compared with Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Census responses indicate that a high 57.8% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.

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The suburb of Rhodes shows a median taxpayer income of $55,745 and an average of $75,667 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. This is well above average nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,498 (median) and $83,476 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Rhodes, between the 77th and 86th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 36.2% of residents (4,749 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents . The substantial proportion of high earners ( above /week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Rhodes. High housing costs consume of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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Residential configurations in Rhodes, as measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 3.2% detached houses and 96.8% other property types (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan baseline of 55.9% detached houses and 44.1% other property types. Meanwhile, local home ownership rates lagged behind the Sydney metropolitan level, standing at 10.8%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (28.4%) or occupied by tenants (60.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in this locality was higher than the Sydney metropolitan baseline at $2,500, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $560, compared to Sydney metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Rhodes are considerably higher than the Australian baseline of $1,863, while rents sit significantly above the national benchmark of $375.

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Domestic groups are mostly families at 64.9% of the total, which includes 21.2% couples raising children, 35.6% couples without children, and 6.2% lone parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 35.1%, with single-person households at 25.7% and shared houses making up 9.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.2 individuals is below the Greater Sydney standard of 2.7.

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Academic achievement in Rhodes highly outstrips wider regional standards, with 67.7% of citizens aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This major educational lead positions the community well for knowledge-sector jobs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 39.3%, followed by post-graduate credentials (25.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Technical education accounts for 15.3% of credentials among people aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (5.8%).

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Public transit assessment indicates 34 active transport stops operate in Rhodes, incorporating a combination of rail and bus options. These stops are served by 14 separate routes, which together provide 8,527 weekly passenger journeys. Transit connection is classified as outstanding, with occupants generally living 123 meters from the nearest transit stop. Being a primarily residential neighborhood, most workers travel outward - private vehicles remain the primary choice at 56%, followed by 28% utilizing trains and 6% walking. Average car ownership stands at 0.4 per home, below the regional norm. A high 57.8% of occupants work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).

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Physical well-being metrics show superb results across Rhodes, according to evaluations by Districts of death rates and ongoing health issues, displaying a very low occurrence of widespread medical issues across all generations, and private health policy coverage is elevated at approximately 57% of the total population (~7,455 people). This compares to 59.9% throughout Greater Sydney.

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Rhodes ranks among the most ethnically diverse locations in the nation, with 77.9% of its community speaking a non-English language at home and 75.4% born overseas. The primary religion recorded in Rhodes was Christianity, representing 26.7% of the local population. However, the most notable disproportionate concentration was in Buddhism, which accounts for 7.0% of the community, compared to 4.1% throughout Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 33, the suburb of Rhodes is notably younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and is considerably below the national figure of 38 years. Compared with Greater Sydney, the suburb of Rhodes features a larger concentration of people aged 25 - 34 (33.1%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.1%). This concentration of people aged 25 - 34 is substantially above the national proportion of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the typical age of residents has risen by 1.1 years, with the median increasing from 32 to 33. Specifically, the group aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.0% to 12.6% of the population, while the cohort aged to rose from to . Conversely, the cohort aged to shrank from to and the group aged to declined from to . Demographic projections indicate the age structure of the suburb of Rhodes will change noticeably by . The group aged to is projected to grow steadily, rising by people () from to . In contrast, population drops are predicted for the cohorts aged to and to .

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Rhodes currently has an estimated 682 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 405 children aged 0-2 and 270 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 667 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 531. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.