Auburn vs Ryde
The verdict
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.62M in Ryde. Auburn rates higher for transport (96 vs 78). Ryde rates higher for education (91 vs 67). Auburn has a shorter estimated CBD commute (42 vs 46 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ryde rates higher (74 vs 65/100 in Auburn).
Scores
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 96 | 78 |
| Education | 67 | 91 |
| Liveability | 90 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 31 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $2.62M |
| Median unit price | $607K | $735K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,970 | 3,034 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 7 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 9 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,115 |
Transport
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 78 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 14 |
| Parks | 26 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 143 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 31,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 34,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 37,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Ryde?
Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Ryde 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Ryde?
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.62M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Ryde?
Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1013 vs Ryde 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Ryde?
Auburn has the higher transport score (Auburn 96/100 vs Ryde 78/100).
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