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The median house price in Barden Ridge is $1.88m, with units at $1.35m. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Barden Ridge has an estimated 4,216 residents, up from 4,129 at the 2021 Census — a change of 87 people, or 2.1%. That puts 753 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and 30 validated new addresses added since the Census date, the suburb of Barden Ridge has an estimated resident population of approximately 4,216 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 87 people (2.1%) compared to the 4,129 people recorded in the 2021 Census, drawing upon ABS ERP figures from June 2025. The suburb of Barden Ridge exhibits a population density of 752 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across assessed locations. The locality's 2.1% growth rate since census trails the broader SA3 area (3.2%) by 1.1 percentage points, showing solid demographic performance.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 59.0% of recent population increases. Demographic projections for the suburb of Barden Ridge incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models using a 2022 base year, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases with a 2021 base year, with age-bracket growth trajectories applied from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations place the suburb of Barden Ridge within the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an increase of 82 persons to 2041, which equates to an overall expansion of 1.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in Barden Ridge over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Examining ABS building approval statistics across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch indicates that Barden Ridge has maintained a pace of roughly 6 dwelling approvals annually, accumulating 33 homes over the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 8 approvals have been registered. Despite recent downward population trends, residential construction volume has remained comparatively sound for prospective purchasers, with an average construction cost of $860,000 per dwelling signaling a strong builder focus on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial development has remained quiet, with commercial approvals standing at $1.5 million for the current financial year.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Barden Ridge track at approximately two-thirds of the Greater Sydney rate and position within the 45th percentile across Australia, limiting stock availability for purchasers and reinforcing demand for established dwellings despite a recent pickup in activity. These figures fall below national norms, underscoring the mature profile of the neighborhood and possible town planning constraints. Current pipeline approvals comprise 75.0% detached houses alongside 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining low-density characteristics geared toward buyers seeking space while diverging notably from the existing stock of 92.0% houses to navigate limited parcel availability, shifting lifestyles, and affordability pressures. The ratio of 336 people per dwelling approval further highlights the subdued construction setting. Looking forward, the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch point to population gains of 82 residents in Barden Ridge through to 2041. Anticipated residential construction is well-positioned to absorb this projected demand, providing favorable buyer opportunities and creating scope to support population expansion beyond baseline estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 30 current infrastructure and development projects close to Barden Ridge, worth an estimated $1.09 billion. 6 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure additions, town planning, and major works play a crucial role in shaping local area performance. Currently, no major projects have been recorded by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments in surrounding networks include the Engadine High School Upgrade, Heathcote Road Corridor Upgrade, M6 Stage 2, and the Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, as detailed in the accompanying project schedule.
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Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at Sutherland Public School, including a stage, indoor sports court, canteen, storage, amenities, out of hours school care (OOSH) facilities and a covered outdoor learning area. Major external construction is now complete, with the steel frame and roof installed and internal mechanical, electrical, data and hydraulic services underway. Part of the NSW Government's 9.2 billion dollar investment in new and upgraded schools. Forecast completion by Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Illawong Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Illawong Village Shopping Centre including refurbishment of the existing centre, additional retail floor space, new specialty tenancies, upgraded public domain, improved parking and associated site works. The project received planning approval and has progressed into the delivery phase.
Grand Vermont
New residential development at 48 Vermont Street featuring contemporary apartments with premium finishes, rooftop gardens and proximity to Sutherland train station
Sutherland Co-Living Development
Demolition of two existing dwellings and construction of a seven-storey co-living residential building comprising 83 self-contained rooms, communal indoor and outdoor facilities, and basement parking. The development approved by Sutherland Shire Council under DA23/0827 aims to supply flexible and affordable rental accommodation close to Sutherland railway station.
Adelong Sutherland
Residential development at 552-556 President Avenue featuring modern apartments with quality finishes, communal facilities and convenient access to transport and shopping
Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $4 million refurbishment of the Woolworths-anchored Engadine Central Shopping Centre. The project involved a comprehensive aesthetic and functional upgrade, including modernized external facades, upgraded entry points, new internal flooring and pathways, improved signage, and refreshed landscaping to revitalize the local retail hub.
Sutherland Co-Living Development
A six-storey co-living development with 83 rooms (mix of single and double occupancy), communal areas, two basement parking levels with 18 car spaces, 18 motorcycle spaces, and 16 bicycle spaces. Each room includes a kitchenette and en-suite facilities. Approved by the Land and Environment Court in April 2025 following council deemed refusal. Designed to provide modern, affordable housing for young professionals and key workers near Sutherland train station.
Engadine High School Upgrade
The upgrade includes a new multipurpose hall with a multi-use sports court, stage, amenities, and storage facilities for sports and performances. The project was completed in June 2024.
2,621 residents of Barden Ridge are employed, from a labour force of 2,671. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 76.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,408, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce analysis by AreaSearch reveals that Barden Ridge possesses a highly skilled labor pool with prominent representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and an annual employment expansion of 0.7%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,621, with the local jobless rate sitting 2.3% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1% and workforce participation reaching an elevated 76.1% compared to 68.9% regionally. Census returns also indicated that 41.4% of employed persons conducted their jobs from home, subject to the context of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Key industries employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Construction represents a distinct area of specialization, employing residents at 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark, whereas finance & insurance accounts for a smaller footprint of 5.4% against 7.3% regionally. Comparing Census figures for the local working population against resident workers indicates that local employment opportunities within the boundary remain scarce. According to ABS and SALM statistical aggregations evaluated by AreaSearch, the past 12-month window registered 0.7% growth in employment and 0.9% growth in the labour force, causing the local jobless rate to tick up by 0.3 percentage points, whereas Greater Sydney saw both employment and labour supply expand by 1.9% alongside a slight reduction in joblessness. Factoring in national industry expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26—which project countrywide job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years—the specific industry breakdown of Barden Ridge points to potential local employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years based on simple weighted industry modelling without factoring in localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Barden Ridge is $3,134 a week (about $163,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,033 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,041 a year against an average of $84,376. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode records from financial year 2023 reviewed by AreaSearch, Barden Ridge records median and average incomes of $64,041 and $84,376, exceeding Greater Sydney's corresponding medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces estimated March 2026 figures of $70,650 for median income and $93,084 for average income. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings placed in the 97th percentile at $3,134. Individual earnings distributions show 33.5% (1,412 individuals) making in excess of $4000+, differing from the regional pattern where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999.
In total, 53.2% of earners exceed $3,000/week, residents keep 88.9% of income following housing outlays, and the SEIFA income metric ranks in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Barden Ridge had 1,224 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $685 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,641 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Barden Ridge at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses at 92.2%, with apartments, townhouses, and other formats making up 7.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's composition of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood high at 43.5%, while 50.6% carried a mortgage and 5.9% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage payments reached $2,641 and median weekly rent was $685, outpacing Sydney metropolitan medians of $2,427 and $470 as well as national benchmarks of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Barden Ridge counted 1,224 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.3 people each. 55% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 7% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 92.1% of households in the community, with couples with children accounting for 55.2%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parent families representing 9.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 7.9%, split between lone-person residences (7.3%) and group housing (0.7%). The median household occupancy is 3.3 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.8% of adults in Barden Ridge hold a university qualification, including 18.7% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 26.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,730 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,076 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of university qualifications in the area stands at 26.8%, trailing the Greater Sydney mark of 38.0%. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 18.7%, postgraduate awards comprise 5.5%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.6%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 38.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 26.3% with certificates. A substantial 29.5% of the local population is enrolled in education programs, comprising 9.2% attending high schools, 9.0% enrolled in primary education, and 5.8% engaged in tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Barden Ridge reaches 30 stops on 31 routes, timetabled for about 570 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit options in Barden Ridge feature 30 active public bus stops across 31 discrete routes, delivering 573 weekly services. Accessibility across the area is rated as excellent, with dwellings situated an average of 164 meters from their nearest stop. The neighborhood functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with residents commuting outward, relying predominantly on private vehicles for 92% of journeys. Vehicle availability sits at 2.3 per household, exceeding regional norms, while 41.4% of workers worked from home during the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 settings. Bus transit schedules across the network deliver an average of 81 trips per day, which translates to roughly 19 weekly trips at each stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.4% of residents in Barden Ridge report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch metrics indicate favourable health standards across Barden Ridge, with overall mortality and chronic illness rates remaining low, despite higher condition prevalence among senior cohorts relative to national levels, supported by an exceptionally high private health insurance coverage rate of approximately 60% (2,539 people). Asthma and arthritis constitute the primary medical conditions reported locally, affecting 7.8% and 7.1% of the populace, while 71.4% of residents reported no chronic ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes remain stronger than average for residents under 65, while residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.5% of the community (737 people), tracking above Greater Sydney's 15.5% share though below broader population rankings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Barden Ridge is largely Australian-born, at 84.3% of residents, with 12.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.0%) and Australian (26.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show 84.3% of the community was born in Australia, 96.0% hold Australian citizenship, and 87.5% use only English in the household. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, representing 69.6% of residents in comparison to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry records show English origins leading at 27.0% (versus 19.0% across the region), followed by Australian ancestry at 26.9% (versus 17.8% regionally), and Irish background at 8.4%. Additional ethnic representations include Maltese at 1.4% (vs 1.0%), Lebanese at 1.2% (vs 2.6%), and Macedonian at 1.1% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Barden Ridge is 41. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Barden Ridge features a younger demographic composition than Greater Sydney overall. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate 29.9% of the population is aged 45 - 64 compared to 22.6% regionally, while the 25 - 44 cohort accounts for 19.0% versus 31.4% across the broader metro. The median age remains steady at 41, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 4 years older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that census. The 65+ age bracket has increased its share from 13.6% to an estimated 17.5% since the Census and is projected to experience the highest growth through to 2041, expanding by 211 residents (29%) to reach 949, whereas youth and young adult demographics are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Barden Ridge
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,129 at the 2021 Census → 4,216 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10194). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.