SuburbCheck

North Ryde

NSW 2113 · Ryde

14,043 (2021) → 14,851 est. (2025) · High Growth

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

95
Overall score

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

14,043
Population
$2.59M
Median house (2025)
91
Safety score
95
Transport score

North Ryde is a high growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2113, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 15km inland. North Ryde has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.

11.1 km
To Sydney CBD
14.5 km
To coast
$975/wk
Median rent (house)
3.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

14,043
Population
37
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Ryde LGA population (est. 2025)146,161
Median household income (weekly)$2,383
vs NSW median+28.8%
Bachelor degree or higher61.8%
Born in Australia49.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,906 / 1,514 / 585

Top countries of birth: China (9.56%), India (4.24%), South Korea (2.96%), Hong Kong (2.64%), Philippines (2.26%)

Top languages: Mandarin (11.36%), Cantonese (5.95%), Korean (3.62%), Hindi (1.7%), Persian ED (1.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.59M+0.7%
Median house (2025)
$759K-26.8%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$975 / $840 wk
Rental yield (house)2.0%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

91
Residential

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

18
Break & enter dwelling128/100k
22
Steal from dwelling157/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft36/100k
31
Domestic assault221/100k
1
Robbery7/100k
12
Non-domestic assault85/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 318 (all categories, latest year)2,265 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

91

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

272
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1125 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Truscott Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
  • North Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
  • Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1114
  • Arndell SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1028

Nearby (within 10km)

  • The Children's House MontessoriPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1090
  • Ryde East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1113
  • Smalls Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1107
  • Northcross Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1195
  • Ryde Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1105
  • Field of Mars Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.2km
  • Kent Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1144
  • Lane Cove West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1157
  • Mowbray Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1150
  • Lindfield Montessori PreschoolPrimary · Independent · 2.7km
  • Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1098
  • Holy Cross CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1065

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Metro
100Bus
CBD commute (est.)30 min (metro)
Nearest train stationWest Ryde (3.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
950mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

151 in suburbSupermarkets
3417 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2811 in suburbParks
197 in suburbPlaygrounds
243 in suburbPools
111 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
134 in suburbGPs
92 in suburbPharmacies
122 in suburbChildcare
51 in suburbLibraries
17941 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalRyde Hospital (3.7 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (17.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

55

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

11
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
179
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

36

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

28
Parks
4
Nature reserves
18
Bike paths
8
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
26
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

73

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
28
Galleries
5
Libraries
0
Arts centres
21
Landmarks

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

9

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
26
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.14

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

75

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

12
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services17
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 17 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.21

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.41%
Projected population 204119,550
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ryde

East Ryde$2.91M72transportMacquarie ParkData not available93transportRyde$2.54M78transportGladesville$2.89M74transportDenistone East$2.10M81transportMarsfield$2.73M77transport

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Frequently asked questions about North Ryde

Is North Ryde safe?

North Ryde has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 2,265 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North Ryde?

In North Ryde, the median house price is $2.59M and the median unit price is $759K. Median weekly house rent is $975.

How far is North Ryde from Sydney CBD?

North Ryde is about 11.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in North Ryde?

North Ryde has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Ryde?

North Ryde has a transport score of 95/100 and 100 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.