Ryde - South

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

Ryde - South's population is approximately 13,034 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,062 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,972. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,038 in June 2024 and 37 new addresses validated after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,355 persons per square kilometer, placing Ryde - South among the top 10% of locations nationally assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census surpassed both the state average (6.7%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.3% to Ryde - South's population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch bases its projections for each SA2 area on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in Ryde - South's top quartile statistical area, with an expected expansion of 3,967 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 30.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Ryde - South averaged approximately 56 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), with a total of 280 homes approved during this period and an additional 12 approved so far in FY-26. This results in around 8.2 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed, indicating that demand significantly outstrips supply. Consequently, price growth and increased buyer competition are typically observed, with new properties being constructed at an average expected cost of $284,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totaling $370,000 have been registered, reflecting a predominantly residential focus in the area. When compared to Greater Sydney, Ryde - South has notably less development activity, measuring 54.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The breakdown of new building activity shows 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings, indicating a skew towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Ryde - South has an established population density of around 725 people per approval, suggesting a mature and well-established area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain approximately 3,971 residents by 2041. Given current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases in the future.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely impacting the area. Major projects include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, Marquet and Mary, and Kingston Quarter. The following details projects likely 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 the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.5%. As of September 2025, 8,985 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 68.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical (at 1.4 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing had lower representation at 3.2% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 10.5%, labour force by 9.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney's employment grew by 2.1%, labour force by 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National unemployment was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ryde - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Ryde - South SA2's median income among taxpayers was $59,166, with an average of $80,950. This is 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 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $66,627 (median) and $91,158 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Ryde - South, between the 75th and 88th percentiles nationally. In income distribution, the $1,500-$2,999 earnings band captures 36.7% of the community (4,783 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Ryde - South demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 67th percentile and 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

The dwelling structure in Ryde - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 18.9% houses and 81.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ryde - South was at 15.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented ones at 53.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, lower than Sydney metro's $2,600. The median weekly rent figure was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Ryde - South's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 percent of all households, including 29.3 percent couples with children, 30.5 percent couples without children, and 7.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.5 percent, with lone person households at 26.7 percent and group households comprising 4.8 percent of the total. 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

Ryde - South's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 58.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees (36.0%), postgraduate qualifications (20.1%), and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 20.3%, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 10.1%.

Educational participation in the area is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 4.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 23 active stops operating in Ryde - South, served by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 35 routes, offering 4,371 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 148 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 624 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 190 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Ryde-South had excellent health outcomes, showing very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (7,794 people), compared to 62.1% in Greater Sydney.

Asthma and mental health issues were the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.2% and 4.8% of residents respectively. 82.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. The area had 11.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,487 people), lower than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, has 58.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.6% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Ryde-South with 41.6%, but Islam is overrepresented at 6.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 3.1%. The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (22.5%), Other (18.5%), and English (11.7%).

Notably, Korean (5.3%) is overrepresented in Ryde-South versus the regional average of 3.8%, as are 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. 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 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 20.3% to 22.5%, while those aged 45 to 54 have risen from 8.6% to 10.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 28.1% to 23.6%, and the proportion of children aged 0 to 4 has dropped from 7.6% to 6.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Ryde-South. The number of residents aged 15 to 24 is projected to grow by 89%, adding 998 residents to reach a total of 2,126. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 35 to 44 is expected to decrease by 752.