Denistone East vs Ryde
The verdict
Denistone East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.53M versus $2.62M in Ryde. Ryde is closer to the coast (15.8 km vs 17.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Denistone East rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Ryde).
Scores
| Denistone East | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 88 |
| Transport | 81 | 78 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 99 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Denistone East | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,292 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,424 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Denistone East Stable · Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Denistone East | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.53M | $2.62M |
| Median unit price | $1.82M | $735K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Denistone East | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 131 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 175 | 304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,222 | 3,034 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Denistone East | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,127 | 1,115 |
See the full school list on each profile: Denistone East · Ryde
Transport
| Denistone East | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Denistone East | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 14 |
| Parks | 9 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 143 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.3 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 720 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Denistone East | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,292 | 31,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,361 | 34,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,476 | 37,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Denistone East or Ryde?
Denistone East has the higher residential safety score (Denistone East 100/100 vs Ryde 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Denistone East or Ryde?
Denistone East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.53M versus $2.62M.
Which has better schools, Denistone East or Ryde?
Denistone East has a higher average school ICSEA (Denistone East 1127 vs Ryde 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Denistone East or Ryde?
Denistone East has the higher transport score (Denistone East 81/100 vs Ryde 78/100).
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