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Population, there were 4,129 residents in Barden Ridge. 83.5% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 2.8%. 86.5% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religious affiliation were Catholic 28.8%, No Religion 27.7%,
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Barden Ridge is home to the Barden
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Barden Ridge has shifted from a remote bushland area to an exclusive suburb that now contains all the necessary amenities that have established a strong community.
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driving range, The Ridge Golf Course, and club facilities to service the needs of the sporting and golfing community. Also planned for this area are
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855:Sutherland
840:Oyster Bay
745:Dolans Bay
715:Bonnet Bay
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492:Jenny Ware
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181:Sydney CBD
138:Population
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