Ryde

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Ryde statistical area (Lv2) is around 35,266, reflecting a 10.5% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 31,907 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 34,222 as of June 2024, along with an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 4,946 persons per square kilometer, placing Ryde in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ryde's growth exceeded both the state average (7.6%) and its SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% 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 uses 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, an above median population growth is projected for the Ryde (SA2), expecting an expansion of 6,357 persons by 2041. This reflects a total increase of 15.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Ryde among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Ryde has experienced approximately 192 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 964 homes. As of FY26, 96 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in around 2.6 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for these dwellings is approximately $638,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In terms of commercial development, Ryde has recorded about $5.8 million in approvals this financial year, suggesting limited commercial development activity compared to residential. When assessed against Greater Sydney and nationally, Ryde records around 56% of building activity per person and places among the 69th percentile of areas assessed respectively. The new building activity shows approximately 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With around 192 people per dwelling approval, Ryde exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate Ryde will gain approximately 5,377 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Ryde has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 34 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, 741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use development, Sydney Metro West project, and Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Ryde ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Ryde has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 10.8% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data).

As of September 2025, 21,918 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is 64.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Ryde shows strong specialization in professional & technical (1.2 times the regional level), but lower representation in transport, postal & warehousing (3.8% vs regional average of 5.3%).

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 10.8%, labour force by 9.6%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point unemployment rate drop. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ryde's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Ryde suburb had a median income of $59,625 and an average of $81,481 among taxpayers. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $64,908 (median) and $88,700 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Ryde cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 32.5% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to regional levels at 30.9%. High housing costs consume 19.4% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 62nd percentile and Ryde's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Ryde, dwelling structures consisted of 35.4% houses and 64.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ryde was at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.7% and rented ones at 46.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, below Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent figure in Ryde was recorded at $465, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Ryde's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.3% of all households, including 32.9% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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

Ryde's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 49.0% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This educational advantage positions Ryde favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%).

Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 13.3%. Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

The Ryde public transport analysis shows that there are 152 active transport stops operating within the area as of 2023. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 84 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 8,675 weekly passenger trips.

The transport accessibility in Ryde is rated excellent, with residents typically located approximately 129 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 1,239 trips per day, equating to roughly 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ryde'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, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 59% of the total population (20,842 people), compared to 62.9% across Greater Sydney.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.5 and 5.3% of residents respectively. A total of 78.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. Ryde has 14.7% of its population aged 65 and over (5,184 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 52.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 50.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Ryde, comprising 49.3% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.3% of Ryde's population versus 0.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (18.5%), Other (18.4%), and English (13.0%). Notably, Korean (3.5%) and Russian (0.6%) populations are higher in Ryde compared to regional averages, while Lebanese is slightly overrepresented at 1.7%.

Ryde's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ryde's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ryde has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (18.4%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.9% to 10.9%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 19.9% to 18.8%. By 2041, Ryde's demographic profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 27%, adding 1,089 residents to reach a total of 5,180. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.