Gladesville
NSW 2111 · Ryde
12,867 (2021) → 13,501 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.
Gladesville is a moderate growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2111, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.00M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 14km inland. Gladesville has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2111 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.17%), England (3.45%), Italy (1.87%), New Zealand (1.8%), India (1.16%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.02%), Italian (2.9%), Cantonese (2.87%), Greek (2.35%), Spanish (1.52%)
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 1107 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1132
- Gladesville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129
- Giant Steps SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1103
- Field of Mars Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School, Boat ShedSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Boronia Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1145
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1130
- Villa Maria Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1166
- Holy Cross CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1065
- Putney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1114
- St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1118
- Ryde Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1102
- Riverside Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1114
- Hunters Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1104
- Ryde East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1115
- Hunters Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1149
- Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1096
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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 · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 Gladesville
Is Gladesville safe?
Gladesville has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 2,674 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gladesville?
In Gladesville, the median house price is $3.00M and the median unit price is $834K. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Gladesville from Sydney CBD?
Gladesville is about 8.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gladesville?
Gladesville has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1121 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gladesville?
Gladesville has a transport score of 74/100 and 57 bus stops.