Ermington vs West Ryde
Ermington (median $1,930,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than West Ryde ($2,310,000). Over the past year, West Ryde (+1.8%) ran 2.8 percentage points ahead of Ermington (-1%) on house-price growth.
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Ermington and West Ryde side by side
| Measure | Ermington | West Ryde |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,930,000 | $2,310,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $393,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.0% | +1.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $813/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $740/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 76 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,686 | 13,171 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 939 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°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
West Ryde scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Ryde (1094) sits above Ermington (1073).
- For buyers
- Ermington is the lower entry point at $1,930,000 median, 16% 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: Ermington delivers the better gross yield (2.19% vs 1.91%), but West 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
- West Ryde edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1073).
Ermington vs West Ryde: common questions
Is Ermington or West Ryde cheaper to buy in?
Ermington has the lower median house price at $1,930,000, roughly 16% below West Ryde ($2,310,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ermington or West Ryde?
Over the past 12 months, West Ryde grew +1.8% vs -1% in Ermington, a gap of 2.8 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 Ermington or West Ryde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Ryde scores 1094 vs 1073 in Ermington. 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 is more walkable, Ermington or West Ryde?
West Ryde scores 76/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ermington or West Ryde?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.19% in Ermington vs 1.91% in West 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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