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 Nov 2025, the estimated population of Ryde is around 34,109, reflecting an increase of 2,202 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 6.9% increase from the previous census figure of 31,907 residents. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of new addresses, is 34,224. This results in a population density ratio of 4,783 persons per square kilometer, placing Ryde in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch nationally. The suburb's growth rate since the 2021 Census exceeded that of the state at 6.9%, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in Ryde.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, an above median population growth is projected for Ryde. By 2041, the suburb's population is expected to expand by 6,359 persons, reflecting a total increase of 19.2% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Ryde has experienced around 197 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years ending June 2025. This totals an estimated 989 homes. As of April 2026, 69 approvals have been recorded in FY-26. Each dwelling built over this period has resulted in an average of 2.5 new residents per year.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $634,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY-26, $8.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, Ryde records about 57% of building activity per person and ranks among the 66th percentile nationally. New building activity consists of approximately 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% medium and high-density housing.

With around 212 people per dwelling approval, Ryde indicates a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ryde is projected to gain 6,536 residents by 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, 741-747 Victoria Road Mixed Use, Sydney Metro West, and Constitution Road Infrastructure Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ryde demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Ryde has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.1%. Ryde's unemployment rate is below Greater Sydney's, at 0.8% compared to 4.2%, with workforce participation at 64.7%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 12.1%, labour force grew by 11.3%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Ryde. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, with local employment growth estimated at 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Ryde's median income among taxpayers was $59,656 with an average of $81,520. Nationally, this is extremely high 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, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $67,179 (median) and $91,800 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Ryde cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 32.5% of locals (11,085 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 19.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area'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

In Ryde, as per the latest Census evaluation, 35.4% of dwellings were houses while 64.6% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ryde stood at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.7% and rented ones at 46.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ryde was $2,500, lower than Sydney metro's $2,600. The median weekly rent in Ryde was $465, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Ryde's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 make up the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. 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 exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 49.0% have university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0%, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 13.3%.

Educational participation is 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. Ryde has a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 4,573 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1117. Education provision is balanced with 5 primary and 2 secondary schools serving distinct age groups.

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

Ryde has 139 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 81 different routes that collectively facilitate 6,296 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 129 meters.

On average, there are 899 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 45 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 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 (20,161 people), compared to 62.1% 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. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (5,014 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 predominant religion in Ryde, comprising 49.3% of the population. Judaism is overrepresented in Ryde compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.3% versus 0.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (18.5%), Other (18.4%), and English (13.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Korean is slightly higher at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 3.8%, Russian is slightly lower at 0.6% versus 0.5%, and Lebanese is also slightly higher at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 1.5%.

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 modestly below the Australian median 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 present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 9.9% to 10.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 19.9% to 18.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Ryde's age profile will significantly change. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 31%, adding 1,223 residents to reach 5,180. Meanwhile, the 35-44 group is expected to decrease by 294 residents.