Rhodes vs Ryde
Ryde (median $2,530,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Rhodes ($4,650,000).
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Rhodes and Ryde side by side
| Measure | Rhodes | Ryde |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,650,000 | $2,530,000 |
| Median unit | $990,000 | $411,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +3.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1040/wk |
| Unit rent | $930/wk | $710/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 59.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,453 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 32 | 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ryde (1101) sits above Rhodes (1094). Ryde skews owner-occupied (52%), Rhodes runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
- For buyers
- Ryde is the lower entry point at $2,530,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ryde offers the higher gross rental yield (2.14% vs 1.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ryde edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1094).
Rhodes vs Ryde: common questions
Is Rhodes or Ryde cheaper to buy in?
Ryde has the lower median house price at $2,530,000, roughly 46% below Rhodes ($4,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rhodes or Ryde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ryde scores 1101 vs 1094 in Rhodes. 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, Rhodes or Ryde?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.14% in Ryde vs 1.12% in Rhodes. 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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