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 $2.74M 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1128
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1119
- Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1113
- Marist College EastwoodSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1104
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1131
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1114
- Ngarala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1106
- Sydney Science CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1146
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1127
- Epping Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1155
- Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1121
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1126
- Epping West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1136
- Kent Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1144
- Yates Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1021
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
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 4,119 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eastwood?
In Eastwood, the median house price is $2.74M and the median unit price is $806K. Median weekly house rent is $910.
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 1116 (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.