Ryde vs West Ryde
West Ryde (median $2,310,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Ryde ($2,530,000). Over the past year, Ryde (+3.3%) ran 1.5 percentage points ahead of West Ryde (+1.8%) on house-price growth.
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Ryde and West Ryde side by side
| Measure | Ryde | West Ryde |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,530,000 | $2,310,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $393,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.3% | +1.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1040/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $710/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1101 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 76 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 31,907 | 13,171 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°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 (100/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ryde (1101) sits above West Ryde (1094).
- For buyers
- West Ryde is the lower entry point at $2,310,000 median, 9% 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 1.91%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Ryde edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1094).
Ryde vs West Ryde: common questions
Is Ryde or West Ryde cheaper to buy in?
West Ryde has the lower median house price at $2,310,000, roughly 9% below Ryde ($2,530,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ryde or West Ryde?
Over the past 12 months, Ryde grew +3.3% vs +1.8% in West Ryde, a gap of 1.5 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 Ryde or West Ryde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ryde scores 1101 vs 1094 in West 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, Ryde or West Ryde?
Ryde scores 100/100 on walkability vs 76/100. 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, Ryde or West Ryde?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.14% in Ryde 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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