Rhodes zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Rhodes (Canada Bay, NSW) - 0.99 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Rhodes's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.

Rhodes at a glance

Parcels 453 Median lot 709 m² Mapped easements 3 Train Rhodes Station Bus stops 48

How Rhodes is zoned

High Density Residential 32%
Mixed Use 24%
Public Recreation 12%
Infrastructure 12%
Enterprise 8%
Medium Density Residential 6%

Buying in Rhodes? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.

Across its 0.99 km², Rhodes is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 25 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is High Density Residential. The median lot measures about 709 m² across 453 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

Who lives in Rhodes

Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Rhodes suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.

Population
11,453
usual residents, 2021
Median age
32
years
Median household income
$2,183
per week, Canada Bay suburb typical $2,382
Median rent
$560
per week, Canada Bay suburb typical $570
Median mortgage
$2,500
per month
Household size
2.2
people, average

Socio-economic standing

ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.

Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1134, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 8
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Rhodes's 11,453 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 7.0%
5-14 5.2%
15-19 1.7%
20-24 8.3%
25-34 37.7%
35-44 20.7%
45-54 6.5%
55-64 6.5%
65-74 4.4%
75-84 1.4%
85+ 0.5%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Rhodes, the wider ABS statistical area containing Rhodes. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Rhodes itself.

808 in 2001 to 13,094 in 2025, up 1521%.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.

Rhodes data sources and coverage

Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.

DatasetCoveragePublisher
Flood mappingNot mappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Bushfire-prone mappingMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
ZoningMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Heritage and environmentMapped where publishedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
DemographicsAvailableAustralian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA)

Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.

Check a specific Rhodes address

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Rhodes planning - frequently asked

Is Rhodes flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Rhodes, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Canada Bay is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Rhodes bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Rhodes and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Rhodes?

The dominant planning zone in Rhodes is High Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Mixed Use and Public Recreation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Rhodes have heritage-listed places?

Rhodes has 25 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Rhodes?

Across 453 surveyed parcels in Rhodes, the median lot size is about 709 m². There are also 3 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Does Rhodes have a train station?

Yes - Rhodes has 1 train station: Rhodes Station. It is also served by 48 bus stops.

What is the population of Rhodes?

At the 2021 Census Rhodes had 11,453 usual residents, with a median age of 32 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Rhodes statistical area, which contains Rhodes, went from 808 people in 2001 to 13,094 in 2025, up 1521%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Rhodes alone.

Is Rhodes an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Rhodes scores 1134 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.

What is the median household income in Rhodes?

Median household income in Rhodes was $2,183 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,382 for the typical suburb in Canada Bay. Median rent was $560 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Rhodes property?

A Rhodes planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

Compare nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbDistanceFlood mappedBushfire-prone
Wentworth Point
City Of Parramatta
0.9 km Not mapped 0%
Liberty Grove 1.2 km Not mapped 0%
Meadowbank
Ryde
1.5 km Not mapped 0%
Concord West 1.6 km Not mapped 0%
Sydney Olympic Park
City Of Parramatta
1.9 km Not mapped 5%
Putney
Ryde
2.0 km Not mapped 0%
Mortlake 2.2 km Not mapped 0%
Melrose Park
City Of Parramatta
2.3 km Not mapped 0%
West Ryde
Ryde
2.6 km Not mapped <1%
Breakfast Point 2.7 km Not mapped 0%

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