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 around 13,032 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 11,972 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,038 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,353 persons per square kilometer. Ryde - South's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 6.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections 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 is forecasted to have a population increase of 3,967 persons, recording a gain of 30.5% in total over the 17 years.

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, with a total of 280 homes approved between FY-21 and FY-25. In FY-26, there have been 7 new dwelling approvals so far. On average, each dwelling constructed over this period has attracted around 8.2 new residents yearly.

This significant demand outpaces supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new properties is approximately $545,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals valued at $370,000 have been registered, indicating the area's residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ryde - South has notably less development activity, with 54.0% fewer approvals per person. This scarcity of new homes often reinforces demand and prices for existing properties.

The dwelling mix shows 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings, favoring compact living which attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Ryde - South's population density is around 725 people per approval, reflecting a mature, established area. By 2041, the area is projected to gain approximately 3,973 residents. 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. Notable ones are Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade, Marquet and Mary, and Kingston Quarter. The following 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 an educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year (June 2021 to June 2022) was estimated at 11.7%. As of June 2025, 8904 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is high at 68.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services (1.4 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

However, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.2% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 11.7%, labour force by 11.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with unemployment rising slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

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 shows Ryde - South's median income among taxpayers is $59,166, with an average of $80,950. This is one of 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% from July 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $66,627 (median) and $91,158 (average). Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 88th percentile nationally, family incomes at the 84th percentile, and personal incomes at the 75th percentile. In income distribution, 36.7% of Ryde - South residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (4,782 individuals), similar to surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within this range. The area demonstrates affluence with 31.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. Ryde - South'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% of dwellings were houses while 81.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 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, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent in Ryde - South was $500, higher than the Sydney metro figure of $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 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 making up 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 significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 58.9% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 36.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%).

Vocational pathways accounted for 20.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 10.2% and certificates 10.1%. Educational participation was notably high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.1% in primary education, 7.6% in tertiary education, and 4.3% pursuing secondary education. St Charles Catholic Primary School provides local educational services within Ryde-South, with an enrollment of 588 students as of 2021. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score of 1124 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. Secondary educational options are available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity (4.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.2), which leads 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. These stops are served by a mix of buses operating along 35 individual routes. The total weekly passenger trips facilitated by these services is 4,371.

Residential accessibility to transport in the area is rated excellent, with residents typically located 148 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 624 daily trips across all routes, which translates 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 excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60%, compared to 62.1% in Greater Sydney.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.2 and 4.8% respectively. 82.1% report being free from medical ailments, higher than the 77.6% across Greater Sydney. As of 30 June 2021, 11.4% of residents are aged 65 or over (1,486 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes align 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 is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 58.2% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.6% born overseas as of the 2016 Census. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ryde-South, comprising 41.6% of people. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented in Ryde-South compared to Greater Sydney, with 4.4% versus 4.3%.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are Chinese (22.5%), Other (18.5%), and English (11.7%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Korean (5.3% vs regional 3.8%), Russian (0.8% vs 0.5%), and Lebanese (1.3% vs 1.5%) ethnic groups in Ryde-South compared to Greater Sydney.

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 national 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 residents aged 0 to 4 has dropped from 7.6% to 6.5%. Population forecasts for Ryde-South indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The number of residents aged 15 to 24 is projected to grow significantly, with an increase of 89%, adding 998 residents to reach a total of 2,126. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35 to 44 is expected to decrease by 751.