Putney vs Ryde
The verdict
Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.56M versus $3.45M in Putney. Ryde rates higher for education (91 vs 85). Putney has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 46 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ryde rates higher (74 vs 50/100 in Putney).
Scores
| Putney | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 88 |
| Transport | 82 | 78 |
| Education | 85 | 91 |
| Liveability | 98 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Putney | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,097 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,053 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.5% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.4% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Putney Stable · Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Putney | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.45M | $2.56M |
| Median unit price | $2.17M | $712K |
| House price YoY | -15.5% | -2.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Putney | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 439 | 194 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 75 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,368 | 4,184 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Putney | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | 1,115 |
Transport
| Putney | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Putney | 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 | 9 | 14 |
| Parks | 13 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 143 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Putney | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,097 | 31,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,129 | 34,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,351 | 37,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Putney or Ryde?
Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Putney 50/100 vs Ryde 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Putney or Ryde?
Ryde is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.56M versus $3.45M.
Which has better schools, Putney or Ryde?
Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Putney 1112 vs Ryde 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Putney or Ryde?
Putney has the higher transport score (Putney 82/100 vs Ryde 78/100).
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