NSW Property Intelligence
Barden RidgeNSW 2234
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Barden Ridge is home to ~4,129 residents (median age 41), with 6% of households renting.
Rent in Barden Ridge
The median house rent in Barden Ridge is $1100/week (131 new leases). Units have a median of $692/week (34 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2234, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $450/wk |
| 2 | $750/wk | $685/wk |
| 3 | $920/wk | $775/wk |
| 4+ | $1275/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Barden Ridge fall in the intake zones of Menai High School, Menai Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Menai High School#544 of 2159 in NSW
- Menai Public School#610 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Barden Ridge has 5 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Camp Australia - Shire Christian School OSHC, FSLA BARDEN RIDGE, Little Footprints Barden Ridge.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Woronora Shopping Centre, Menai Marketplace.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Barden Ridge (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 11 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 1 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | Downward |
Development activity
30 development applications were lodged in Barden Ridge over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Barden Ridge — quick answers
What is the median rent in Barden Ridge?
Houses in Barden Ridge (postcode 2234) have a median asking rent of $1100/week; units have a median of $692/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Barden Ridge?
Barden Ridge addresses can be zoned for Menai High School, Menai Public School. Menai High School ranks in roughly the top 25% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Barden Ridge?
Barden Ridge has 5 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Barden Ridge?
30 development applications were lodged in Barden Ridge in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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