Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
West Ryde has an estimated 14,652 residents, up 11.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in West Ryde.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Positioned 13 kilometres west-northwest from Sydney CBD, the suburb of West Ryde presents an attractive residential setting distinguished by natural bushland, waterways, and a balanced mix of heritage and contemporary architecture. The community is characterised by a high proportion of working-age residents, an above-average renting population, and prominent white-collar employment hubs, notably across the Finance and Insurance sector. Supported by strong local schools and active community amenities, the locality maintains an active culinary and cultural atmosphere that attracts young professionals and families alike.
Demographic analysis by AreaSearch, combining annual SA2 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures and quarterly national address updates, places West Ryde's population at approximately 14,652 as of Aug 2026. This reflects a gain of 1,481 people (11.2%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 13,171 people, demonstrating moderate ongoing growth.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 11,589 in 2006 and 14,609 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 14,652 (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, 18.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.4%.
West Ryde ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for amenities and the 94th 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 West Ryde is $642 a week, up 6.2% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 19% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.7%.
19% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $607 in 2017, $779 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $428 in 2017, $624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Farnell Street, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $3,415,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 4/20 Station Street, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $505,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 5 Mount Street, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $1,685,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8/8 Miriam Road, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $1,975,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/48 Adelaide Street, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $1,660,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 9/48 West Parade, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $476,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 17 Eulalia Street, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $2,630,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7/1213 Victoria Road, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $650,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 19/61 West Parade, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $450,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 3 Deakin Street, West Ryde NSW 2114 | $2,908,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 26 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $860,000 (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 | $642 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.41m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $723k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $860,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 26 Jun 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $779 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +3.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $624 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 1.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.5% | 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 159 tracked applications: 62 approved, 24 under assessment, 73 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 10 projects in West Ryde (3 under construction) and 65 more in the surrounding area.
Sydney Metro West is a major 24-kilometre underground rail line connecting Greater Parramatta to the Sydney CBD across nine stations.
Bennelong Sports Centre is a major community sports hub redeveloping the former Marsden High School site.
Council-owned site redevelopment for mixed residential, commercial and retail use.
Chatham West Ryde is a shop-top housing development by Scion Group at 2-6 Chatham Road.
Structural remediation and upgrade of the heritage-listed Meadowbank Bridge (John Whitton Bridge), originally built in 1886.
The $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment at the Eastwood campus, Denistone Road, is delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with…
Completed mixed-use urban village precinct featuring 229 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across five levels (Central Square), a…
A new high school being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW to accommodate growth in Melrose Park.
Melrose Central is a major mixed-use precinct within the Melrose Park North urban renewal area, featuring 494 apartments across six towers.
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…
A $280 million mixed-use build-to-rent precinct at 1-20 Railway Road, Meadowbank, comprising 291 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom…
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…
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Estimated completion year of the 42 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 13, 2027 13, 2028 5, 2029 2, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2. 8 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 159 substantial development applications lodged in and around West Ryde over the past 5 years, 82 in the last 12 months; 24 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 19, 2023 13, 2024 22, 2025 26, 2026 (to Oct) 77.
Key application 133 Ryedale Road, Denistone Aged Care | $44m | 43 dwellings | 5 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 159 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 82 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 7.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 80th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 110 | ABS building approvals | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 62 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 24 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of West Ryde include: apt.Meadowbank Build-to-Rent Precinct (Construction); Bennelong Sports Centre (Construction); Sydney Metro West (Construction); Chatham West Ryde (Construction); and Kingston Quarter (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of West Ryde spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions West Ryde among the top 21% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of West Ryde area has seen 224 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of West Ryde's current population of 14,652 has been supported by 110 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of West Ryde has seen 7.9 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 129 people in the suburb of West 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 West Ryde's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 110, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of West Ryde has grown by approximately 835 people, while 548 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
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.
An assessment of population growth drivers in West Ryde reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,652 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +11.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,109 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 13,171 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,481 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.57 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of West Ryde was estimated to be approximately 14,652 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 14,609 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of West Ryde has added approximately 1,481 people and shown a 11.24% increase from the 13,171 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of West Ryde is estimated at 4,104 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of West Ryde has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.7% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of West Ryde is driven by: Overseas migration (82.0%), Natural increase (18.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 82.0% of overall population gains.
West Ryde's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 30.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 58.2% | 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 | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of West Ryde at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, West Ryde is equal to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of West Ryde compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 18.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of West Ryde compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 11.6% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of West Ryde is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.0% of the population in the suburb of West Ryde as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.4% of the population in the suburb of West Ryde as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $56,763 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 39th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $71,918 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,983 | 2021 Census, weekly | 64th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $901 | 2021 Census, weekly | 67th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 27.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,331 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 19.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of West Ryde is approximately $60,384. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $56,763.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of West Ryde is approximately $76,506. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $71,918.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of West Ryde is approximately $60,384 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $56,763 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of West Ryde is approximately $76,506 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $71,918 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of West Ryde's households (~32.4% / 1,611 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of West Ryde is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.4% 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 West Ryde is $1,983/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of West Ryde is $2,331/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of West Ryde is $901/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of West Ryde's median income among taxpayers is $56,763, with an average of $71,918. This is in line with the national averages, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $63,183 and average of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $60,384 (median) and $76,506 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of West Ryde is $7,103 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of West Ryde's disposable income is $7,103 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in West Ryde shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 8,686 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 12,280 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 9,063 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of West Ryde has approximately 8,686 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of West Ryde stands at 4.2%, which is broadly in line with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of West Ryde is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.6% of employment), professional & technical (13.4%), and education & training (9.7%). Other significant employers include retail trade and finance & insurance.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of West Ryde has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of West Ryde is 72.8%, 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%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The suburb of West Ryde shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 13.4% 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 West Ryde's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many 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 West Ryde places it within the top 6% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 31.3% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 15.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 49.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 27.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
49.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of West Ryde have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
27.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of West Ryde have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of West Ryde ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of West Ryde are: Bachelor Degree (31.3%), Postgraduate (15.3%), Certificate (12.1%).
29.2% of the population in the suburb of West Ryde is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.6% in primary school, 5.7% 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 West Ryde is 1122, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the suburb of West Ryde, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,416 students.
The suburb of West Ryde includes 3 primary schools.
West Ryde features high concentrations of group households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.6% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 32.8% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,968 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,527 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 68.9% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of West Ryde had 4,968 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 11.3% to an estimated 5,527 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of West Ryde is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 68.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.6%), group households (4.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,423 family households, couples with children account for 32.8% of all households, couples without children at home 24.6%, and single parent families 9.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of West 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 West 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 50.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 35.7% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 26.6% of all households in the suburb of West 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 4.4% of households, in line with the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
West 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 | 53.9% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 56.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 43.3% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 75.2% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 46.1% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
West Ryde is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 56.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.9% born overseas.
The main religion in West Ryde was found to be Christianity, which makes up 48.2% of people in West Ryde. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 7.5% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in West Ryde are Chinese, comprising 20.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%, Other, comprising 15.3% of the population, and English, comprising 12.8% 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 6.5% of West Ryde (vs 1.1% across Greater Sydney), Lebanese at 2.9% (vs 2.6%) and Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
53.9% of the suburb of West Ryde population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
56.7% of the population in the suburb of West Ryde speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.4% of the suburb of West Ryde population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
75.2% of the suburb of West Ryde population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
West 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 | 44.6% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 46.4% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,500 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 46th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 29.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of West Ryde, 26.7% of homes are owned outright, 28.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 44.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 41.6% of dwellings in the suburb of West Ryde are houses.
In the suburb of West Ryde, 46.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 11.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of West Ryde stands at 26.7%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of West Ryde is $2,500, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of West Ryde is $1,490, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of West Ryde, households with mortgages typically spend 29.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of West Ryde is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of West Ryde shows mortgage holders spending 29.1% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 20.2% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of West Ryde consists of 41.6% detached houses, 11.1% semi-detached dwellings, 46.4% apartments, and 0.9% other dwelling types.
Housing in West Ryde consumes approximately 17.4% of median household income ($8,586 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in West Ryde show attached dwellings contributing 89% of approvals compared to 58% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 11% of applications versus 42% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. West Ryde is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
West 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 | 53.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 50th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 78.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 84.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
Around 53.6% of people in the suburb of West Ryde are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of West Ryde, 5.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
4.7% of people in the suburb of West Ryde are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the suburb of West Ryde population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the suburb of West Ryde have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of West Ryde, 53.6% 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 high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 93 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 110 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 75th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 5,682 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 82nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 132 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 28 | 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 | 49.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 110 public transport stops within the suburb of West Ryde.
The suburb of West Ryde has 5,682 weekly trips across 28 routes, averaging 811 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 132 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 256 m away and the nearest GP 469 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 110 stops nearby, 5,682 weekly trips, access rating 93 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 95 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 95th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 256 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 469 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 472 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 484 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 513 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 650 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 671 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 738 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.8 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 West Ryde among the top 21% of areas assessed nationwide.
West Ryde ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
West Ryde's established property market has recorded 274 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 99% residential and 1% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in West Ryde reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
West Ryde's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in West Ryde shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
Educational achievement in West Ryde places it within the top 6% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
West Ryde features high concentrations of group households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
West 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.
West Ryde features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
West 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 high 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.
West Ryde has an estimated 14,652 residents, up 11.2% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in West 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 West 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 Aug 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 (SAL14268). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
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 (Aug 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 West 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 West 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.
