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 $2.42M 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 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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 Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1126
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1125
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
Nearby (within 10km)
- Meadowbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1113
- Marsden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1040
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1074
- St Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1114
- Eastwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1113
- Wentworth Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1076
- Denistone East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1131
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1119
- Marist College EastwoodSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1104
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, EastwoodPrimary · Independent · 2.1km
- Ryde Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1098
- Ermington West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1011
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
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 92/100, 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 3,910 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Ryde?
In West Ryde, the median house price is $2.42M and the median unit price is $729K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
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 1124 (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.