North Ryde vs Blenheim Road
Blenheim Road scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blenheim Road (1123) sits above North Ryde (1098).
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North Ryde and Blenheim Road side by side
| Measure | North Ryde | Blenheim Road |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,600,000 | – |
| Median unit | $411,840 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | $800/wk | $800/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1123 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,043 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1089 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 27.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Blenheim Road edges out on average school ICSEA (1123 vs 1098).
North Ryde vs Blenheim Road: common questions
Does North Ryde or Blenheim Road have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blenheim Road 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 is more walkable, North Ryde or Blenheim Road?
Blenheim Road scores 48/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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.
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