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

Ryde - South's population is approximately 13,034 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 1,062 people from the 2021 Census figure of 11,972. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is around 8,355 persons per square kilometer, placing Ryde - South in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population grew by 8.9% since the 2021 Census, higher than the state average of 6.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.3% of this growth.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2022 are used. Future population trends indicate significant growth, with Ryde - South expected to increase by 3,967 persons by 2041, marking a 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, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 280 homes approved during this period. In FY26 up to June, 12 dwellings have been approved. On average, 8.2 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $284,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $370,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a primarily residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ryde - South has 54.0% less development activity per person, which usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity comprises 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings, favouring compact living that attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Ryde - South has around 725 people per approval, reflecting a mature, established area.

Population forecasts project an increase of 3,971 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely impacting the area. Major initiatives include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, Marquet and Mary, and Kingston Quarter. The following details projects expected to be 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 a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of June 2025.

This figure is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 11.7%. As of June 2025, 8,904 residents were in work, with a workforce participation rate of 68.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

The area has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.2% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 11.7%, while labour force increased by 11.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project 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, although these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 for financial year 2022 shows Ryde - South's median income among taxpayers is $59,166. The average income in this area is $80,950. This places Ryde - South among the highest income areas in Australia. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Ryde - South's median income would be approximately $66,627 as of September 2025. The average income estimate for the same period is $91,158. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Ryde - South rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 88th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 36.7% of individuals in Ryde - South earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this income range. Ryde - South demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.1% earning over $3,000 per week. This supports premium retail and service offerings in the area. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income in Ryde - South. Despite this, 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, 18.9% were houses while 81.2% consisted of other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's dwelling structure which was 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 in the area was $2,500, below Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent figure for Ryde - South was $500, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Ryde - South's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 26.7% and group households comprising 4.8%. 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

Educational attainment in Ryde-South is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 58.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 20.1%. Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.2% and certificates 10.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.1% in primary, 7.6% in tertiary, and 4.3% in secondary education. St Charles Catholic Primary School serves Ryde-South, enrolling 588 students as of a recent count. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with nearby areas offering secondary options. 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 35 different bus routes that together facilitate 4,371 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 148 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 624 bus trips per day across all routes, which amounts 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 shows impressive health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 60% (7,794 people) have private health cover, compared to 62.1% in Greater Sydney.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 5.2% and 4.8% respectively. 82.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 77.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 11.4% (1,487 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 16.3%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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 has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 58.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 56.6% born overseas by June 2021. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ryde - South, accounting for 41.6% of its population as of this date. Buddhism, however, shows an overrepresentation with 4.4%, compared to 4.3% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups in Ryde - South are Chinese (22.5%), Other (18.5%), and English (11.7%) as of June 2021. Notably, Korean is overrepresented at 5.3%, compared to the regional average of 3.8%. Similarly, Russian and Lebanese populations show slight overrepresentation at 0.8% and 1.3% respectively in Ryde - South by June 2021.

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 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 those aged 0 to 4 have fallen from 7.6% to 6.5%. Population forecasts for Ryde - South indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 15 to 24 age group (89%), adding 998 residents to reach a total of 2,126. In contrast, numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are expected to fall by 752 residents.