Hurstville vs Ryde
The verdict
Hurstville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.62M in Ryde. Hurstville rates higher for transport (97 vs 78). Ryde rates higher for education (91 vs 80). Hurstville is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 15.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ryde rates higher (74 vs 69/100 in Hurstville).
Scores
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 88 |
| Transport | 97 | 78 |
| Education | 80 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,162 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,804 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.1% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 28.1% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hurstville Moderate Growth · Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $2.62M |
| Median unit price | $768K | $735K |
| House price YoY | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $860 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 176 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 67 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 343 | 304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,585 | 3,034 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,115 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hurstville · Ryde
Transport
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 78 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 117 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 680 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 12 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 73 | 14 |
| Parks | 21 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 143 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hurstville | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,162 | 31,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,911 | 34,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 34,909 | 37,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hurstville or Ryde?
Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Hurstville 69/100 vs Ryde 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Hurstville or Ryde?
Hurstville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.62M.
Which has better schools, Hurstville or Ryde?
Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Hurstville 1076 vs Ryde 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hurstville or Ryde?
Hurstville has the higher transport score (Hurstville 97/100 vs Ryde 78/100).
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