Denistone vs West Ryde
The verdict
Denistone is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.36M versus $2.46M in West Ryde. On the separate residential safety score, Denistone rates higher (100 vs 91/100 in West Ryde).
Scores
| Denistone | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 95 |
| Transport | 93 | 97 |
| Education | 91 | 89 |
| Liveability | 98 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Denistone | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,726 | 13,171 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,683 | $1,983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 61.3% |
| Born in Australia | 56.6% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Denistone Stable · West Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Denistone | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.36M | $2.46M |
| Median unit price | $1.48M | $746K |
| House price YoY | -5.9% | 1.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $825 | $825 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Denistone | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 54 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 161 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,637 | 3,599 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Denistone | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,095 | 1,120 |
See the full school list on each profile: Denistone · West Ryde
Transport
| Denistone | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 140 m | 590 m |
Liveability
| Denistone | West 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 6 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.1 km | 17.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Denistone | West Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,726 | 13,171 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,838 | 14,455 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,025 | 14,555 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Denistone or West Ryde?
Denistone has the higher residential safety score (Denistone 100/100 vs West Ryde 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Denistone or West Ryde?
Denistone is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.36M versus $2.46M.
Which has better schools, Denistone or West Ryde?
West Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Denistone 1095 vs West Ryde 1120; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Denistone or West Ryde?
West Ryde has the higher transport score (Denistone 93/100 vs West Ryde 97/100).
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