Ryde - South
Statistical Area - sa2

Ryde - South lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Aug 2025, Ryde - South's population is around 13,032, reflecting an increase of 1,060 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 11,972. This change is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 13,038 in June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 8,353 persons per square kilometer, placing Ryde - South in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between 2021 and Aug 2025, Ryde - South's growth rate of 8.9% exceeded both the state (6.4%) and SA4 region levels. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Ryde - South's population is forecasted to increase significantly, reaching 17,009 persons with a total gain of 30.5% over the 17-year period from Aug 2025.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Ryde - South when compared nationally

Ryde - South averaged approximately 56 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, Ryde - South had 280 home approvals, with 6 so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodated 8.2 new residents.

This supply lagged demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, as new homes were constructed at an average value of $545,000. In FY-26, $370,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominant focus on residential development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ryde - South had 54.0% less development activity per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity comprised 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to its affordability.

Ryde - South had around 725 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. Population forecasts project an increase of 3,973 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Ryde - South has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Shepherds Bay Kingston Quarter, Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, and Chatham West Ryde. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Ryde-South has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 11.7% over the past year. As of June 2025, 8904 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Ryde-South was 68.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Professional & technical services had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing showed lower representation at 3.2% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment in Ryde-South increased by 11.7%, while labour force increased by 11.3%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 showed employment had contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ryde-South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022 indicates Ryde - South's median income among taxpayers is $59,166, with an average of $80,950. This ranks among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $65,438 (median) and $89,531 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 75th percentile nationally, family incomes at the 77th percentile, and personal incomes at the 88th percentile in Ryde - South. In income distribution, 36.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, reflecting surrounding regions' patterns where 30.9% fall within this range. Ryde - South's affluence is evident with 31.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and services. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Ryde - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Ryde - South, as per the latest Census evaluation, houses comprised 18.9% of dwellings, with other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other') accounting for 81.2%. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ryde - South stood at 15.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented ones at 53.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, below Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in Ryde - South was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ryde - South features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.5% of all households, including 29.3% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.5%, consisting of 26.7% lone person households and 4.8% group households. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Ryde - South places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Ryde - South, educational attainment notably exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 58.9% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (36.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways comprise 20.3%, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (8.1%), tertiary (7.6%), and secondary (4.3%). St Charles Catholic Primary School serves Ryde - South, enrolling 588 students as of a recent date. The area shows strong socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1124). There is one primary school in the area; secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 4.5 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 13.2, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Ryde - South has 23 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 35 unique bus routes, facilitating 4,371 weekly passenger journeys in the area. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 148 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 624 daily trips across all routes, translating to about 190 weekly trips per individual bus stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Ryde - South, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 60% of the total population (7,793 people) have private health cover, compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.2 and 4.8% of residents respectively. A total of 82.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. As of the latest data, 11.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,486 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align broadly with those of the general population.

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

Ryde-South has one of the country's highest levels of cultural diversity, with 58.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 56.6% born overseas by June 2021 data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ryde-South at 41.6%. Buddhism stands out at 4.4%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 4.3%.

Top ancestry groups include Chinese (22.5%), Other (18.5%), and English (11.7%). Notable differences exist for Korean (5.3% vs regional 3.8%), Russian (0.8% vs 0.5%), and Lebanese (1.3% vs 1.5%).

Ryde - South's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Ryde - South's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ryde - South has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.6%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (8.7%). This concentration of residents aged 25-34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the August 2021 Census and June 2022, the population aged 35 to 44 grew from 20.3% to 22.5%, while the 45 to 54 age group increased from 8.6% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 28.1% to 23.6% and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 7.6% to 6.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Ryde - South. The 15 to 24 age cohort is projected to grow by 89%, adding 998 residents to reach a total of 2,126. In contrast, the number of residents aged 35 to 44 is expected to decrease by 751.