Ryde, NSW 2112 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ryde is an established inner northern Sydney suburb ~14km from the CBD on the Parramatta River, serving as the administrative centre of the City of Ryde with Top Ryde City shopping centre as a key anchor. It has a diverse population including many Chinese-born residents and professionals, housed in a mix of apartments and freestanding homes. Median house prices exceed $2.5 million with strong rental demand.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 31,907
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,024 /week
- Median personal income
- $983 /week
- Median family income
- $2,445 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Ryde
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Ryde
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bennelong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,050 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Median house price
- $2,490,000
- Rent share of household income
- 52%
Schools
- Ryde Secondary College
- Ryde Public School
- Holy Cross College
Transport
- Main Northern Line — West Ryde Station
- Ryde Bridge
- Busways 500X to Town Hall
Lifestyle & amenities
Diverse established suburb with 47% Australian-born and significant Chinese community, median age 37. Mix of families and professionals around Top Ryde City shopping centre, Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, and heritage sites along Victoria Road; 45% apartments, 41% separate houses.
- 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 49.3% of the 14,412 resolvable premises in Ryde. 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: 36.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 49.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.3%
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 Ryde?
Ryde (NSW 2112) had 31,907 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Ryde local government area.
What is the median rent in Ryde?
The median advertised rent in Ryde is $1,050/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ryde?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ryde. Nearest include: Ryde Secondary College, Ryde Public School, Holy Cross College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ryde?
Ryde is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (49.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ryde?
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 Ryde?
In Ryde, 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.
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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