Ryde, NSW 2112 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ryde is an established inner northern Sydney suburb ~14km from the CBD on the Parramatta River, serving as the administrative centre of the City of Ryde with Top Ryde City shopping centre as a key anchor. It has a diverse population including many Chinese-born residents and professionals, housed in a mix of apartments and freestanding homes. Median house prices exceed $2.5 million with strong rental demand.

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Snapshot

Median house$2,490,000
Median rent$1,050 /wk
Population31,907
Area— km²
To CBD14 km
LGARyde

Demographics

Population
31,907
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$2,024 /week
Median personal income
$983 /week
Median family income
$2,445 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
1.1
Local government area
Ryde
Statistical region (SA4)
Sydney - Ryde
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Bennelong
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$1,050 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Median house price
$2,490,000
Rent share of household income
52%

Schools

  • Ryde Secondary College
  • Ryde Public School
  • Holy Cross College

Transport

  • Main Northern Line — West Ryde Station
  • Ryde Bridge
  • Busways 500X to Town Hall

Lifestyle & amenities

Diverse established suburb with 47% Australian-born and significant Chinese community, median age 37. Mix of families and professionals around Top Ryde City shopping centre, Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, and heritage sites along Victoria Road; 45% apartments, 41% separate houses.

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
  • Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 10.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

NBN coverage data refreshes monthly from NBN Co.

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,117 across postcode 2112 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 342 theft, 299 violent offences, 118 property damage.

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Frequently asked questions

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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