Eastwood

NSW 2122 · Ryde

18,695 (2021) → 19,878 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

18,695

Population

$2.74M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

14.7 km

To Sydney CBD

18.8 km

To coast

$910/wk

Median rent (house)

200 m

To nearest station

Demographics

18,695

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Ryde LGA population (est. 2025)146,161

Median household income (weekly)$1,945

vs NSW median+5.1%

Bachelor degree or higher64.9%

Born in Australia37.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,437 / 1,837 / 1,166

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

$2.74M-2.6%

Median house (2025)

$806K+18.2%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$910 / $690 wk

Rental yield (house)1.7%

Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling171/100k

Steal from dwelling144/100k

Motor vehicle theft75/100k

Domestic assault198/100k

Robbery5/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 770 (all categories, latest year)4,119 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

268

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

1Train

111Bus

CBD commute (est.)37 min (train)

Peak train frequency86/hr

Nearest train stationEastwood (200 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

950mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

114 in suburbSupermarkets

6541 in suburbCafes/Rest.

7230 in suburbParks

3013 in suburbPlaygrounds

831116 in suburbPools

71 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

124 in suburbGPs

95 in suburbPharmacies

111 in suburbChildcare

42 in suburbLibraries

23943 in suburbSports fields

4Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalRyde Hospital (920 m)

Nearest vet1.5 km

Nearest airportSydney (19.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.55%

Projected population 204121,887

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ryde

Denistone$1.61M92transport Denistone West$2.35M70transport Denistone East$2.10M81transport West Ryde$2.85M97transport Marsfield$2.73M77transport MeadowbankData not available95transport

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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.