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| Locality | Rhodes |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canada Bay Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.83001 |
| Longitude | 151.08649 |
| Population | 11,453 |
| Density | 11568.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2138 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 12 km west-northwest |
Rhodes is a locality in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 11,453. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 11568.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km west-northwest of Sydney. Rhodes is located at 33.8300°S, 151.0865°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2138.
Rhodes unfolds as a strip of land embraced by the shimmering waters of the Parramatta River, its western edge a gentle curve against the broader expanse of the bay. It lies 3.6 km south-west of Ryde, NSW (from Ryde, NSW: bearing 227°T), and is situated 12.2 km west-north-west of Sydney. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: manicured parklands with their emerald lawns and whispering gum trees give way to the more industrial, yet surprisingly serene, waterfront. Housing developments, their rooftops a mosaic of terracotta and grey, climb the gentle slopes, interspersed with pockets of vibrant green where children chase balls and the air hums with the murmur of everyday life. The light, particularly as the afternoon wanes, possesses a soft, almost buttery quality, casting long shadows from the residential towers and gilding the surface of the water with a fleeting, golden sheen.
Historically, Rhodes was a place of industry, its shores once dominated by manufacturing and processing plants, a testament to the area's working-class roots. Remnants of this past can still be glimpsed in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that occasionally punctuates the newer developments, hinting at a different rhythm of life. The local economy has since transformed, shifting towards commerce and residential living, with the waterfront now a popular destination for recreation and leisure. The nearby suburbs, themselves a rich tapestry of Australian life, contribute to the vibrant, ever-evolving character of Rhodes, making it a dynamic hub where the echoes of its industrial heritage meet the aspirations of its present.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Rhodes, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Rhodes, in the City Of Canada Bay Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rhodes includes the postcode (2138), telephone area code (02), and local government area (City Of Canada Bay Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rhodes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |