Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
Ryde has an estimated 35,123 residents, up 10.1% since the 2021 Census, with 73 projects tracked in the area around Ryde.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Ryde is conveniently located 11.1 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter, its population is estimated at around 35,123 as of Aug 2026. This is an increase of 3,216 people (10.1%) since the 2021 Census, when 31,907 people were recorded. The community combines strong educational qualifications, standout school performance and a high proportion of residents born overseas, alongside a high share of working-age residents. Ryde is exceptionally well educated and culturally diverse, and its population shows strong expansion patterns.
Together, these facts describe an area with a highly educated, diverse community and strong population growth.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 20,587 in 2006 and 34,967 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 35,123 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 19.2%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.5%.
Ryde ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for amenities and the 91st for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Ryde is $724 a week, up 4.0% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 8% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.6%.
8% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $678 in 2017, $997 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $517 in 2017, $676 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43/512 Victoria Road, Ryde NSW 2112 | $1,232,500 | 30 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 3/6 Hatton Street, Ryde NSW 2112 | $725,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 7 Anderson Avenue, Ryde NSW 2112 | $1,885,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 105/261 Morrison Road, Ryde NSW 2112 | $720,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 10/9 Isabel Street, Ryde NSW 2112 | $640,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 213/23 Porter Street, Ryde NSW 2112 | $576,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 18/10 Price Street, Ryde NSW 2112 | $400,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 801/39 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112 | $570,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 5302/84 Belmore Street, Ryde NSW 2112 | $480,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 13/3 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112 | $708,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 7 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $994,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $724 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.59m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $703k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $994,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 7 Aug 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $997 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +7.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $676 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 5.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Ryde - Hunters Hill | $772 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Ryde - Hunters Hill, over 12 months | +7.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Ryde | $775 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Ryde, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 361 tracked applications: 184 approved, 48 under assessment, 129 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 73 projects in and around Ryde, 25 of them under construction.
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment at the Eastwood campus, Denistone Road, is delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with…
Redevelopment of the former Ryde Civic Centre site at 1 Devlin Street, Ryde, into a civic and cultural hub, with a 700-person multi-purpose…
Council-owned site redevelopment for mixed residential, commercial and retail use.
A $280 million mixed-use build-to-rent precinct at 1-20 Railway Road, Meadowbank, comprising 291 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom…
Construction of a new amenities building with two unisex change rooms, public toilets with accessible facilities, canteen with accessible…
A multi-stage waterfront urban renewal precinct in Shepherds Bay featuring approximately 2,000 apartments.
Chatham West Ryde is a shop-top housing development by Scion Group at 2-6 Chatham Road.
Mixed-use development featuring two residential flat buildings and one mixed-use building including a centre-based childcare facility…
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 enabling works are delivering the first 1.3 km of new light rail alignment, including a 320 m public and…
Structural remediation and upgrade of the heritage-listed Meadowbank Bridge (John Whitton Bridge), originally built in 1886.
Sydney Metro West is a major 24-kilometre underground rail line connecting Greater Parramatta to the Sydney CBD across nine stations.
Major expansion of Wentworth Point Public School including 26 additional modern teaching spaces in a new four-storey building facing…
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Estimated completion year of the 41 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 13, 2027 10, 2028 7, 2029 4, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 1. 11 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 361 substantial development applications lodged in and around Ryde over the past 5 years, 245 in the last 12 months; 48 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 15, 2022 23, 2023 20, 2024 37, 2025 29, 2026 (to Oct) 237.
Key application 11-17 Khartoum Road, Macquarie Park Commercial | $247m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 361 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 245 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 189 | ABS building approvals | 91st percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 184 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Ryde include: Ryde Hospital Redevelopment (Construction); Ryde Central (Approved); Kingston Quarter (Construction); 741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use (Approved); and Sydney Metro West (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Ryde spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Ryde among the top 14% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Ryde area has seen 319 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Ryde's current population of 35,123 has been supported by 189 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Ryde has seen 5.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 217 people in the suburb of Ryde, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Ryde's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 189, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Ryde has grown by approximately 2,683 people, while 944 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,123 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +10.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,927 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 94th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 31,907 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 3,216 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 7.13 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Ryde was estimated to be approximately 35,123 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 34,967 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Ryde has added approximately 3,216 people and shown a 10.08% increase from the 31,907 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Ryde is estimated at 4,926 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Ryde has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Ryde is driven by: Overseas migration (83.0%), Natural increase (17.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 83.0% of overall population gains.
Ryde's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 30th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 30.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 59.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 36 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 19.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 18.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Ryde at 36 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 36 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Ryde is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Ryde compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 18.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Ryde compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 11.2% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Ryde is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.3% of the population in the suburb of Ryde as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.7% of the population in the suburb of Ryde as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $66,154 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 75th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $88,261 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,024 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $983 | 2021 Census, weekly | 77th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 29.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,445 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Ryde is approximately $70,375. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $66,154.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Ryde is approximately $93,892. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $88,261.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Ryde is approximately $70,375 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,154 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Ryde is approximately $93,892 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $88,261 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Ryde's households (~32.5% / 4,049 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Ryde is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Ryde is $2,024/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Ryde is $2,445/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Ryde is $983/wk.
The suburb of Ryde's income level is among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Ryde's median income among taxpayers is $66,154 and the average income stands at $88,261, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $70,375 (median) and $93,892 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Ryde is $7,066 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Ryde's disposable income is $7,066 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market in Ryde demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 74.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 21,279 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 28,222 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 22,035 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Ryde has approximately 21,279 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.4%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Ryde stands at 3.4%, which is 0.7 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Ryde is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (14.0% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.8%), and retail trade (9.2%). Other significant employers include finance & insurance and education & training.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Ryde has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Ryde is 74.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of Ryde shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 14.0% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of Ryde's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational achievement in Ryde places it within the top 9% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 31.2% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 49.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 27.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 5.9% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
49.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Ryde have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
27.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Ryde have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Ryde ranks in the 91th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Ryde are: Bachelor Degree (31.2%), Postgraduate (15.2%), Certificate (13.3%).
29.4% of the population in the suburb of Ryde is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.7% in primary school, 5.9% in secondary school, 7.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Ryde is 1117, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 7 schools within the suburb of Ryde, with a combined enrollment of approximately 4,573 students.
The suburb of Ryde includes 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools.
Ryde features high concentrations of group households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.0% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.2% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 12,459 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 13,715 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 68.3% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Ryde had 12,459 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 10.1% to an estimated 13,715 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Ryde is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 68.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (27.5%), group households (4.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 8,509 family households, couples with children account for 32.9% of all households, couples without children at home 25.0%, and single parent families 8.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Ryde shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Ryde have an average of 1.2 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 49.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 36.2% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 27.5% of all households in the suburb of Ryde, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.2% of households, in line with the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 50.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 52.5% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 47.5% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 74.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 49.2% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
Ryde is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 52.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 50.8% born overseas.
The main religion in Ryde was found to be Christianity, which makes up 49.3% of people in Ryde. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 4.3% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ryde are Chinese, comprising 18.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%, Other, comprising 18.4% of the population, and English, comprising 13.0% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 3.5% of Ryde (vs 1.1% across Greater Sydney), Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%) and Lebanese at 1.7% (vs 2.6%).
50.8% of the suburb of Ryde population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
52.5% of the population in the suburb of Ryde speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.4% of the suburb of Ryde population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
74.3% of the suburb of Ryde population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Ryde features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 46.5% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 22.8% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 55.8% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,500 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.7% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.8% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $465 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 70th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 83rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Ryde, 22.8% of homes are owned outright, 30.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 46.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 35.4% of dwellings in the suburb of Ryde are houses.
In the suburb of Ryde, 55.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Ryde stands at 22.8%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Ryde is $2,500, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Ryde is $1,704, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Ryde, households with mortgages typically spend 28.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Ryde is 1.1, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Ryde shows mortgage holders spending 28.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 23.0% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Ryde consists of 35.4% detached houses, 8.8% semi-detached dwellings, 55.8% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Ryde consumes approximately 19.4% of median household income ($8,764 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Ryde show attached dwellings contributing 79% of approvals compared to 65% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 21% of applications versus 35% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Ryde's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 60.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 79th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 78.6% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 84.3% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
Around 60.1% of people in the suburb of Ryde are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of Ryde, 5.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
5.3% of people in the suburb of Ryde are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.8% of the suburb of Ryde population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the suburb of Ryde have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Ryde, 60.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 79 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 79th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 163 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 88th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 6,991 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 88th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 215 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 82 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 49.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 163 public transport stops within the suburb of Ryde.
The suburb of Ryde has 6,991 weekly trips across 82 routes, averaging 998 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 130 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 259 m away and the nearest school 443 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 163 stops nearby, 6,991 weekly trips, access rating 79 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 99 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 99th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 259 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 443 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 479 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 513 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 556 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 647 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 685 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 891 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 991 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Ryde among the top 14% of areas assessed nationwide.
Ryde ranks in the 59th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Ryde's established property market has recorded 827 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 99% residential and 1% commercial transactions.
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.
Ryde's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The labour market in Ryde demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia.
Educational achievement in Ryde places it within the top 9% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
Ryde features high concentrations of group households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
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.
Ryde features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
Ryde's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Ryde has an estimated 35,123 residents, up 10.1% since the 2021 Census, with 73 projects tracked in the area around Ryde.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Ryde.
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Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13469). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
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AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Ryde from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Ryde with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.