Putney at a glance
Median house
$3,587,500
-6.4% year on year
Median unit
$1,970,500
Days on market
60
Average to sell
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
4,097
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Putney.
The postcode for Putney is 2112 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Putney is $3,587,500.
Putney (2112) sits in the Ryde region of NSW. The median house here is $3,587,500, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -6.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Putney has roughly 4,097 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 60 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Putney scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Putney's population at 4,097, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,097
Median age
44
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,587,500 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $1,970,500, roughly 45% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-6.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market run long (60 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $718,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (60 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -6.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$3,587,500
-6.4% over the past year. Median unit price $1,970,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$472/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$3,587,500
-6.4% annual growth
$1,970,500
60
Average days to sell
4,097
Median age: 44
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.68% (median rent $472/wk against a $3,587,500 price tag). Units yield 1.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20240.68%
Based on $3,587,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.85%
Based on $1,970,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-6.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202460 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -6.4%/yr
2021
$5.0M
5-year change
-28%
2026
$3.6M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
138
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Putney.
Local schools for Putney
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Government School Catchment
Putney Public School
Rivendell School
Ryde Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Putney.
- What is the median house price in Putney?
- The median house price in Putney, NSW 2112 is $3,587,500. The median unit price is $1,970,500. Annual growth is -6.4%.
- What is the Putney postcode?
- Putney is in the 2112 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Ryde region.
- Where is Putney?
- Putney is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2112. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Ryde region.
- What is the average rent in Putney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $472, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Putney?
- There are 20 schools serving Putney on this page, including Putney Public School, Rivendell School, St Charles Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Putney?
- Putney has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Putney?
- Putney is close to Tennyson Point, Ryde, Mortlake, Rhodes, Gladesville.
- What is the population of Putney?
- The population of Putney is approximately 4,097 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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