North Ryde - East Ryde

North Ryde - East Ryde lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

North Ryde - East Ryde's population is around 16,272 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 15,622 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 16,264 in June 2024 and additional 75 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,616 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, North Ryde - East Ryde has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 74.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for North Ryde - East Ryde, expected to increase by 5,384 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 33.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions North Ryde - East Ryde among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

North Ryde - East Ryde has seen approximately 129 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 649 homes were approved, with a further 45 approved in FY-26 so far. This indicates solid demand, with an average of 2.1 people moving to the area per new home constructed over these years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $422,000, slightly above the regional average. Commercial approvals totalled $9.8 million in FY-26, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Ryde - East Ryde records about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 77th percentile nationally for new building activity. The area shows a skew towards compact living, with 36.0% detached houses and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 62.0% houses. This shift suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

With around 153 people per dwelling approval, North Ryde - East Ryde shows characteristics of a low density area. Looking ahead, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects that North Ryde - East Ryde is expected to grow by approximately 5,375 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

North Ryde - East Ryde has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Lachlan's Line Precinct, Lachlan's Line Building A (24-storey), Triniti Lighthouse Build-to-Rent, and Cottonwood Crescent Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in North Ryde - East Ryde places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

North Ryde - East Ryde has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.5%. As of September 2025, there were 10,370 residents in work with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was 64.5%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.5 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors.

Construction employment is under-represented at 6.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.8 as of the Census, indicating local employment opportunities above average. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 10.5%, labour force by 9.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest North Ryde - East Ryde's employment could increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The North Ryde - East Ryde SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,967 and an average income of $78,890 in the financial year 2022. These figures are significantly higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% increase since 2022 using the Wage Price Index, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,529 (median) and $88,838 (average). According to the 2021 Census, North Ryde - East Ryde's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 82nd and 89th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment consists of 28.0% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with a total of 4,556 residents in this category. This is comparable to the broader regional trend of 30.9% in the same income bracket. Economic strength is evident with 41.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

North Ryde - East Ryde displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In North Ryde - East Ryde, as per the latest Census evaluation, 61.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 38.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Ryde - East Ryde stood at 31.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.2% and rented ones at 34.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,800, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in the area was $521, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, North Ryde - East Ryde's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,800 against Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

North Ryde - East Ryde has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.2% of all households, including 39.5% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.8%, consisting of 21.0% lone person households and 3.7% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

North Ryde - East Ryde shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

North Ryde - East Ryde has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 50.9% holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4%. This is also higher than the state average in New South Wales (NSW), which stands at 32.2%. The area's educational advantage is evident in various qualification types: Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational pathways account for 22.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.2% and certificates accounting for 12.7%.

Educational participation in the area is also notably high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% enrolled in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

North Ryde - East Ryde has 105 active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 43 individual routes that collectively facilitate 4,070 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 147 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 581 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Ryde - East Ryde's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

North Ryde - East Ryde demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 59% of its total population (9,665 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 62.1%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in the area, affecting 6.0% and 5.9% of residents respectively. Around 76.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (16.0%, or 2,603 people), yet health outcomes among this age group are strong and broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

North Ryde - East Ryde is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Ryde-East Ryde has high cultural diversity, with 44.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 45.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 49.7%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.4%.

Top ancestry groups are Chinese (17.6%), Australian (15.8%), and English (15.6%). Korean, Russian, and Lebanese ethnicities show notable divergences: Korean at 3.1% (vs regional 3.8%), Russian at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and Lebanese at 1.0% (vs 1.5%).

North Ryde - East Ryde's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in North Ryde - East Ryde is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Ryde - East Ryde has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.2%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.2%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 35-44 age group increased from 15.8% to 17.2%, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 15.9% to 14.2%. By 2041, North Ryde - East Ryde's population is expected to shift notably in terms of age composition, with the 45-54 group projected to grow by 37%, reaching 2,886 from 2,099.