Putney vs Ryde
Ryde (median $2,530,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Putney ($3,470,000). Over the past year, Ryde (+3.3%) ran 8.7 percentage points ahead of Putney (-5.4%) on house-price growth.
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Putney and Ryde side by side
| Measure | Putney | Ryde |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,470,000 | $2,530,000 |
| Median unit | $1,970,500 | $411,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | -5.4% | +3.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1040/wk | $1040/wk |
| Unit rent | $710/wk | $710/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,097 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 981 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°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
Ryde scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Putney (1103) sits above Ryde (1101). Putney skews owner-occupied (83%), Ryde runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Ryde is the lower entry point at $2,530,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ryde carries both higher gross yield (2.14% vs 1.56%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Putney edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1101). Putney also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Putney vs Ryde: common questions
Is Putney or Ryde cheaper to buy in?
Ryde has the lower median house price at $2,530,000, roughly 27% below Putney ($3,470,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Putney or Ryde?
Over the past 12 months, Ryde grew +3.3% vs -5.4% in Putney, a gap of 8.7 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 Putney or Ryde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Putney scores 1103 vs 1101 in 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, Putney or Ryde?
Ryde scores 100/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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, Putney or Ryde?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.14% in Ryde vs 1.56% in Putney. 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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