Ryde
NSW 2112 · Ryde
31,907 (2021) → 34,286 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ryde is a moderate growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2112, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.62M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is about 16km inland. Ryde has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2112 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (10.99%), India (3.54%), South Korea (3.19%), Iran (2.44%), Philippines (2.19%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.64%), Cantonese (6.03%), Korean (3.89%), Italian (2.39%), Arabic (2.38%)
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 1113 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Northcross Christian SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1194
- St Charles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1118
- Ryde East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1115
- Smalls Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1114
- Ryde Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
- Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- Holy Cross CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- Arndell SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1011
- Putney Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1114
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1050
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1142
- North Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1123
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1095
- Field of Mars Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2km
- The Children's House MontessoriPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1110
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1129
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1095
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1132
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1127
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ryde
Is Ryde safe?
Ryde has a residential safety score of 74/100, 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 3,034 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ryde?
In Ryde, the median house price is $2.62M and the median unit price is $735K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Ryde from Sydney CBD?
Ryde is about 11.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ryde?
Ryde has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1115 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ryde?
Ryde has a transport score of 78/100 and 136 bus stops.