Suburb comparison
Five Dock vs Rhodes — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Rhodes commands a $624K premium on median property price over Five Dock; Five Dock has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Canada Bay
Five Dock
2046
Canada Bay
Rhodes
2138
Choose Five Dock if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Five Dock leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Rhodes if...
Common questions
- Is Five Dock or Rhodes more expensive?
- Rhodes has the higher median house price ($3.23M) compared with $2.60M in Five Dock.
- Which is better for renters — Five Dock or Rhodes?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Five Dock and $890/wk in Rhodes, making Five Dock the more affordable rental market.
- Is Five Dock or Rhodes at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Five Dock vs Rhodes?
- Five Dock has 4 schools in the postcode, and Rhodes has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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