Putney
NSW 2112 · Ryde
4,097 (2021) → 4,129 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Ryde local government area (est. 146,161 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Putney is a stable suburb in Ryde, NSW 2112, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.50M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 15km inland. Putney has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2112 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (6.2%), Italy (2.27%), England (2.05%), India (1.24%), New Zealand (1.24%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.66%), Cantonese (3.78%), Arabic (3.44%), Italian (3.34%), Greek (3.05%)
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 1099 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Putney Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1114
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rivendell SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1095
- St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1118
- Holy Cross CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1065
- Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1096
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1142
- Gladesville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1129
- Ryde Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1102
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1132
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1095
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1050
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1116
- Concord West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1093
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
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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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Putney
Is Putney safe?
Putney has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 3,075 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Putney?
In Putney, the median house price is $3.50M and the median unit price is $2.17M. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Putney from Sydney CBD?
Putney is about 10.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Putney?
Putney has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1114 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Putney?
Putney has a transport score of 82/100 and 27 bus stops.