NSW · Ryde Council

North Ryde, 2113

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Desirability score

73.2/100
Excellent

Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Dog friendly
What North Ryde is known for: High desirability, Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

North Ryde hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
14,043
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,383
Dwelling vacancy
5.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
307 of 5,319
Median monthly mortgage
$2,700
Employment rate
61.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
226 / 585 / 1,514

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$800
Houses (January to March 2026)
$995
All types (January to March 2026)
$820
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
956

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
717
Against the person
162
Against property
455
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 87 residents
State safety percentile
28th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+17.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Fraud119
  • Malicious Damage To Property106
  • Other Theft111
  • Steal From Dwelling91
  • Steal From Retail Store292

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,119
  • Arndell SchoolSpecial
  • Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • North Ryde Public SchoolPrimary
  • Ryde East Public SchoolPrimary
  • The Children's House MontessoriPrimary
  • Truscott Street Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

189 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Acc To Concourse
  • ESC To Concourse
  • ESC/LFT Delhi Rd
  • Epping Rd At Rivett Rd
  • Epping Rd Before Pittwater Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksLane Cove Road, Twin Road29 Jun 2026 – 09 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

314 planning-related records

2026· 17 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 GILDA STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    73 MORSHEAD STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Under Assessment
  • Demolition
    82 EPPING ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Additional Information Requested
  • April 2026

  • Subdivision
    5-11 JULIUS AVENUE NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    16 MAGDALA ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    27-41 MAGDALA ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    41 NUMA ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • March 2026

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    219 LANE COVE ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    34 CUTLER PARADE NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 CARRAMAR AVENUE NORTH RYDE 2113Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    10 EDMONDSON STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    44 RYRIE STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Withdrawn
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    59 MAGDALA ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    21 NAPIER CRESCENT NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    15 BLAMEY STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Business identification sign
    2 RICHARDSON PLACE NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 BLENHEIM ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
2025· 23 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    7 COLLINS STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 CHAUVEL STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • November 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    44 RYRIE STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    19 BEATRICE STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    12 BLENHEIM ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    10 WILSON STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    2 STURDEE STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    3 3A GILDA STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    73 MORSHEAD STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    76 EASTVIEW AVENUE NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    66 DAVID AVENUE NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    100 TWIN ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    118 EASTVIEW AVENUE NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • August 2025

  • Commercial development; Advertising and signage
    3 RICHARDSON PLACE NORTH RYDE 2113Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    39 DELHI ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    2 KOKODA STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • July 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool
    100 COXS ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    79 MORSHEAD STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    59 MAGDALA ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    18 TOBRUK STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • June 2025

  • Subdivision
    18 NEIL STREET NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    15 MAGDALA ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    73A COXS ROAD NORTH RYDE 2113Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

179 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    203-213 Coxs Road

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Mcintosh's Quality CakesBakery

    203-213 Coxs Road

  • North Ryde Bread ShopBakery
  • Bendigo BankBank

    Shop 14 Coxs Road

  • Labatory Credit UnionBank
  • Bbq
  • NN’s Beauty & NailsBeauty salon
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking (6)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Booral ReservePark
  • Flinders ParkPark
  • Holt ParkPark
  • Kathleen ParkPark
  • Moreshead ParkPark
  • North Ryde CommonPark
  • North Ryde ParkPark
  • Ryde Garden Central ParkPark
  • Tindarra ReservePark
  • Wallumatta Nature ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
On site
  • BreastScreen NSWCoxs Roadclinic
  • Doctordoctor
  • Doctordoctor
  • Health Advice PharmacyCoxs Roadpharmacy
  • Macquarie HospitalWicks Roadhospital
  • North Ryde PharmacyCoxs Roadpharmacy
  • Ryde Natural Health Clinicclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • CSIRO carekindergarten
  • KU North Ryde PreschoolCoxs Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
10

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
73.2/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
92nd in Australia
State rank
35th in NSW
Peer rank
#5 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#22 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 26 Wicks Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Arndell SchoolamenitiesNorth Rydeschool
  • Arndell School, Badajoz Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Ashby's Dry Cleaningamenitiesdry_cleaning
  • BWSamenities203-213 Coxs Roadalcohol
  • Badajoz Rd at Coxs Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Badajoz Rd opp Arndell Schoolamenitiesbus_stop
  • Badajoz Rd opp Macquarie Hospitalamenitiesbus_stop
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq
  • Belle's Seafoodamenities213A Coxs Roadfast_food

Data sources & freshness

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