North Ryde vs Ryde
The verdict
Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.56M versus $2.59M in North Ryde. North Ryde rates higher for transport (95 vs 78). North Ryde is closer to the coast (14.5 km vs 15.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Ryde rates higher (91 vs 74/100 in Ryde).
Scores
| North Ryde | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 88 |
| Transport | 95 | 78 |
| Education | 94 | 91 |
| Liveability | 96 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Ryde | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,043 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,383 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.8% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: North Ryde High Growth · Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| North Ryde | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.59M | $2.56M |
| Median unit price | $759K | $712K |
| House price YoY | 0.7% | -2.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Ryde | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 194 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 36 | 75 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 221 | 304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,265 | 4,184 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Ryde | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 7 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | 1,115 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Ryde · Ryde
Transport
| North Ryde | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 100 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| North Ryde | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 14 |
| Parks | 11 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 143 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.5 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| North Ryde | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,043 | 31,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,851 | 34,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,550 | 37,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Ryde or Ryde?
North Ryde has the higher residential safety score (North Ryde 91/100 vs Ryde 74/100).
Which is more affordable, North Ryde or Ryde?
Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.56M versus $2.59M.
Which has better schools, North Ryde or Ryde?
Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (North Ryde 1104 vs Ryde 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Ryde or Ryde?
North Ryde has the higher transport score (North Ryde 95/100 vs Ryde 78/100).
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