East Ryde vs North Ryde
East Ryde (median $2,450,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than North Ryde ($2,600,000). Over the past year, North Ryde (+4.6%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of East Ryde (-1.9%) on house-price growth.
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East Ryde and North Ryde side by side
| Measure | East Ryde | North Ryde |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,450,000 | $2,600,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $411,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.9% | +4.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1123 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 40 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 2,522 | 14,043 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1089 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 28.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Ryde (1123) sits above North Ryde (1098). East Ryde skews owner-occupied (88%), North Ryde runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
- For buyers
- East Ryde is the lower entry point at $2,450,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: East Ryde delivers the better gross yield (2.33% vs 2.20%), but North Ryde has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- East Ryde edges out on average school ICSEA (1123 vs 1098). East Ryde also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
East Ryde vs North Ryde: common questions
Is East Ryde or North Ryde cheaper to buy in?
East Ryde has the lower median house price at $2,450,000, roughly 6% below North Ryde ($2,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, East Ryde or North Ryde?
Over the past 12 months, North Ryde grew +4.6% vs -1.9% in East Ryde, a gap of 6.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does East Ryde or North Ryde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Ryde scores 1123 vs 1098 in North Ryde. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, East Ryde or North Ryde?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.33% in East Ryde vs 2.20% in North Ryde. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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