North Ryde - East Ryde
Statistical Area - sa2

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 16,273 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 651 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,622. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 16,263 in June 2024 and an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population results in a density ratio of 2,616 persons per square kilometer, placing North Ryde - East Ryde in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade, ending in 2024, the area has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, outperforming its SA3 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for North Ryde - East Ryde, with an expected growth of 5,384 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 33.0% 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. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 649 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, and 13 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, around 2.1 people have moved into the area each year per new home constructed during these years, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $623,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $9.8 million in commercial development approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity in the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Ryde - East Ryde has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 78th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. New building activity shows that 36.0% of approved dwellings are detached houses, while 64.0% are townhouses or apartments. This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, marking a significant departure from the existing housing pattern of 62.0% houses. With around 153 people per dwelling approval, North Ryde - East Ryde shows characteristics of a low density area.

Future projections indicate that North Ryde - East Ryde is expected to add approximately 5,374 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

AreaSearch has identified 42 infrastructure projects potentially impacting the area. Significant ones include Lachlan's Line Precinct, Lachlan's Line Building A (a 24-storey structure), Cottonwood Crescent Development, and Triniti Lighthouse Build-to-Rent.

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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 significant representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 12.0% over the past year.

In June 2025, 10,354 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 64.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment concentrations include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance, with a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical (1.5 times the regional level). Construction employment is under-represented, at 6.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.8 indicates above-average local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 12.0%, labour force by 11.2%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate compared to Greater Sydney's increase of 0.3 percentage points. In Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Ryde - East Ryde's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

North Ryde - East Ryde had a median taxpayer income of $59,967 and an average of $78,890 in financial year 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. By March 2025, estimates suggest these figures would reach approximately $66,324 (median) and $87,252 (average), accounting for a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in North Ryde - East Ryde rank high nationally, between the 83rd and 89th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest segment of income earners comprises 28.0% with weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 (4,556 residents), consistent with broader regional trends where 30.9% fall into the same category. Economic strength is evident through 41.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting increased consumer spending. Despite high housing costs consuming 16.5% of income, 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 assessed in the latest Census, 61.8% of dwellings were houses while 38.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached and apartments. In contrast, Sydney metro had 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 $2,600. Weekly rent in the area averaged $521, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, North Ryde - East Ryde had significantly higher mortgage repayments at $2,800 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $521 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 24.8%, with lone person households at 21.0% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This area's education advantage is evident in its Bachelor degree holders (31.6%), postgraduate qualifications holders (16.4%), and graduate diploma holders (2.9%). Vocational pathways are also prominent, with 22.9% of residents having advanced diplomas (10.2%) or certificates (12.7%). Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 7.6% in tertiary, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education.

The five schools in North Ryde - East Ryde have a combined enrollment of 1,013 students, with an ICSEA score of 1108 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The educational mix includes four primary schools and one K-12 school. However, local school capacity is limited (6.2 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 13.2), leading many families to travel outside the area for schooling.

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 public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 43 different routes that collectively facilitate 4,070 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 147 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On a daily basis, there are approximately 581 trips across all routes, equating to about 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 low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 59% of the total population (9,666 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 62.1%.

Mental health issues and asthma are most common, impacting 6.0 and 5.9% respectively. 76.2% report no medical ailments, close to Greater Sydney's 77.6%. The area has 16.0% residents aged 65 and over (2,603 people). Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population.

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

The top three ancestral groups are Chinese (17.6%), Australian (15.8%), and English (15.6%). Significant differences exist in the representation of Korean (3.1% vs 3.8%), Russian (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Lebanese (1.0% vs 1.5%) ethnic groups compared to regional figures.

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%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.8% to 17.2%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 15.9% to 14.2%. By 2041, North Ryde - East Ryde is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 45-54 group expected to grow by 37%, reaching 2,886 from 2,099.