Eastwood
NSW 2122 · Ryde
18,695 (2021) → 19,878 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eastwood is a moderate growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2122, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.72M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 19km inland. Eastwood has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2122 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (25.88%), South Korea (6.76%), Hong Kong (4.5%), Malaysia (2.37%), India (2.27%)
Top languages: Mandarin (28.33%), Cantonese (14.53%), Korean (8.35%), Tamil (1.26%), Vietnamese (0.9%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1106 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eastwood Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- Marist College EastwoodSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1119
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1115
- Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1127
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1095
- Ngarala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1118
- Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1140
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1142
- Epping Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1147
- Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1170
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
- Epping West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1131
- Kent Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1133
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Eastwood
Is Eastwood safe?
Eastwood has a residential safety score of 84/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,530 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eastwood?
In Eastwood, the median house price is $2.72M and the median unit price is $761K. Median weekly house rent is $990.
How far is Eastwood from Sydney CBD?
Eastwood is about 14.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Eastwood?
Eastwood has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1115 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Eastwood?
Eastwood has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 111 bus stops.