West Ryde
NSW 2114 · Ryde
13,171 (2021) → 14,455 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.
West Ryde is a moderate growth suburb in Ryde, NSW 2114, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.46M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 18km inland. West Ryde has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2114 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (10.55%), South Korea (6.06%), India (5.31%), Philippines (3.27%), Hong Kong (2.95%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.33%), Cantonese (7.31%), Korean (7.25%), Arabic (2.92%), Hindi (1.91%)
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 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1125
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
Nearby (within 10km)
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1095
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1050
- Italian Bilingual SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1142
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1087
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1095
- Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1108
- Wentworth Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1045
- Wentworth Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1062
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1127
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1115
- Marist College EastwoodSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1119
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent · 2.1km
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights 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 West Ryde
Is West Ryde safe?
West 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 3,599 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Ryde?
In West Ryde, the median house price is $2.46M and the median unit price is $746K. Median weekly house rent is $825.
How far is West Ryde from Sydney CBD?
West Ryde is about 13.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Ryde?
West Ryde has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1120 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Ryde?
West Ryde has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 69 bus stops.