Blacktown vs Ryde
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $2.56M in Ryde. Blacktown rates higher for transport (94 vs 78). Ryde rates higher for education (91 vs 65). Ryde is closer to the coast (15.8 km vs 31.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ryde rates higher (74 vs 48/100 in Blacktown).
Scores
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 94 | 78 |
| Education | 65 | 91 |
| Liveability | 92 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,961 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Blacktown Stable · Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $2.56M |
| Median unit price | $529K | $712K |
| House price YoY | 13.7% | -2.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 234 | 194 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 75 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 681 | 304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,775 | 4,184 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 18 | 7 |
| Government | 11 | 4 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,115 |
Transport
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 78 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 272 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 14 |
| Parks | 90 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 46 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 143 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Blacktown | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,961 | 31,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,604 | 34,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 52,649 | 37,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacktown or Ryde?
Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Blacktown 48/100 vs Ryde 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacktown or Ryde?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $2.56M.
Which has better schools, Blacktown or Ryde?
Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacktown 1009 vs Ryde 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacktown or Ryde?
Blacktown has the higher transport score (Blacktown 94/100 vs Ryde 78/100).
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