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West Ryde

NSW 2114 • Greater Sydney

13,171
Population (2021)
$46,852
Median Income
3.57 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Train ConnectedEmployment AccessAsian-AustralianMiddle-Class

About West Ryde

West Ryde is a comfortable suburb where over 13,000 residents enjoy good transport and improving amenities. The train station provides Northern Line access, and recent development has added apartments to the traditional residential mix. Proximity to Macquarie Park's employment hub adds to its appeal.

West Ryde Marketplace provides local shopping, while Top Ryde and Macquarie Centre offer major retail. The diverse dining reflects significant Asian-Australian populations. West Ryde attracts professionals seeking convenient, well-connected living without premium prices. It's practical Northern suburbs—comfortable, connected, and improving.

West Ryde falls under postcode 2114 and is governed by Ryde Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ryde electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2114
Urban Area
Hunters Hill - Ryde
LGA / Council
Ryde
Federal Electorate
Bennelong
State Electorate
Ryde
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.57 km²
Elevation
35m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    17 Chatham Rd Cnr Anthony Rd & Chatham Rd West Ryde 2114 NSW
  • Woolworths
    14 Anthony Road West Ryde 2114 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near West Ryde, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Ryde Pumping Station and site
Victoria Road, West Ryde • SHR #01634
Riverview House, Outbuildings etc
135 Marsden Road West Ryde • SHR #00775

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in West Ryde by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View West Ryde Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "West Ryde" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.8%

104 state housing + 84 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,394
Census 2021
13,171
▼ 1.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,584
Income 2021
$46,852
▲ 21.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,891
Born Overseas 6,885

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,390
  • 2. South Korea 798
  • 3. India 699
  • 4. Philippines 431
  • 5. Hong Kong 388
  • 6. Nepal 221
  • 7. England 197
  • 8. Lebanon 180
  • 9. New Zealand 160
  • 10. Iran 153

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,259
English 2,006
Australian 1,955
Korean 1,023
Indian 776
Irish 663
Italian 547
Scottish 523
Filipino 505
Lebanese 462

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,606
Both parents born in Australia
8,957
Both parents born overseas
1,135
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.4%
No Religion
34.0%
Hinduism
7.1%
Buddhism
4.5%
Islam
2.7%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
765 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,437 (10.9%)
15-19 years
555 (4.2%)
20-24 years
792 (6.0%)
25-34 years
2,343 (17.8%)
35-44 years
2,281 (17.3%)
45-54 years
1,561 (11.9%)
55-64 years
1,484 (11.3%)
65-74 years
1,102 (8.4%)
75-84 years
585 (4.4%)
85+ years
265 (2.0%)

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