Overall score
Rhodes
57.6/100
Sydney Olympic Park
57.0/100
Rhodes vs Sydney Olympic Park, NSW suburb comparison
Rhodes for investment and value; Sydney Olympic Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RhodesSydney Olympic Park
Crime rate
Rhodes
40.5 / 1k
Sydney Olympic Park
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rhodes
343
Sydney Olympic Park
671
Population
Rhodes
11,453
Sydney Olympic Park
4,848
Metric leadRhodes 9Sydney Olympic Park 11 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSydney Olympic Park
- Best for familiesSydney Olympic Park
- Best for investmentRhodes
- Best for best valueRhodes
- Best for best schoolsRhodes
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Rhodes | Sydney Olympic Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.7/100 | 1.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 42 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 343 | 671 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 14 |
| Population | 11,453 | 4,848 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rhodes is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sydney Olympic Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Rhodes pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sydney Olympic Park is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities.
Rhodes suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Sydney Olympic Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.