Putney, NSW 2112 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Putney is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2112, home to 4,097 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ryde local government area and roughly 11 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,097
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $3,053 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,085 /week
- Median family income
- $3,313 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ryde
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Ryde
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $700 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,467
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Ryde Public School
- Putney Public School
- Ryde Secondary College
- Marsden High School
- Meadowbank Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 145 bus stops
- Blaxland Rd Before Hatton St
- Blaxland Rd At Princes St
- Blaxland Rd At Argyle Av
- Princes St Opp Ryde Park
- Ryde Park, Princes St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 22 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 70 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 32 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 10.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 98.6% of the 1,622 resolvable premises in Putney. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 98.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,117 across postcode 2112 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 342 theft, 299 violent offences, 118 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Putney?
Putney (NSW 2112) had 4,097 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Ryde local government area.
What is the median rent in Putney?
The median advertised rent in Putney is $700/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Putney?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Putney covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ryde Public School (0.4 km), Putney Public School (0.9 km), Ryde Secondary College (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Putney?
Putney is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Putney?
Across postcode 2112, 1,117 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (342), violent (299), property damage (118). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Putney?
In Putney, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (10.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Putney?
145 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Putney centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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