NSW · Ryde Council
West Ryde, 2114
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
West Ryde is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and schools and education, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 13,171
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,983
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 420 of 5,385
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 59.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 253 / 549 / 2,301
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian 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)
- $688
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $825
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 382
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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 438
- Against the person
- 92
- Against property
- 279
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 143 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling43
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud167
- Malicious Damage To Property73
- Steal From Motor Vehicle76
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW 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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,117
- Ermington Public SchoolPrimary
- Melrose Park Public SchoolPrimary
- West Ryde Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
136 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hermoyne St At Daphne St
- Hermoyne St Opp Daphne St
- Orchard St At Anzac Av
- TAFE Northern Sydney, Parkes St
- Victoria Rd After Hermitage 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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
269 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Residential Accommodation37 GAZA ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Dwelling house; Medium Density Housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development26 Bennett Street West Ryde 2114Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 Maxium Street West Ryde NSW 2114Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure59 FALCONER STREET WEST RYDE 2114Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 WEST PARADE WEST RYDE 2114Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading988 VICTORIA ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Under Assessment
- Business premises; Hours of operation and trading1087-1089 VICTORIA ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)48 DICKSON AVENUE WEST RYDE 2114Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision23 DEAKIN STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 DAPHNE STREET WEST RYDE 2114Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)29 GRIFFITHS AVENUE WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)23 FEDERAL ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises891 VICTORIA ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Determined
February 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading997 VICTORIA ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision103 MARSDEN ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation15 MOIRA AVENUE WEST RYDE 2114Under Assessment
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Home business; Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 ADELAIDE STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Boarding house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation100 STATION STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 JAYNE STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 MAXIM STREET WEST RYDE 2114Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility7 MAXIM STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Demolition; Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1066 VICTORIA ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure72 WEST PARADE WEST RYDE 2114Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure64 BENNETT STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Supporting Development12 WINBOURNE STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 HALL STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)48 DICKSON AVENUE WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Erection of a new structure; School22 WINBOURNE STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle repair station1135-1137 VICTORIA ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Withdrawn
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)20 MOSS STREET WEST RYDE 2114Operational consent issued
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia80 20 HERBERT STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 MORVAN STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading1-55 WEST PARADE WEST RYDE 2114Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)20 HERMITAGE ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 FALCONER STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)67A DARVALL ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 ANTHONY ROAD WEST RYDE 2114Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 BENNETT STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)10 FORSTER STREET WEST RYDE 2114Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure131 CONSTITUTION ROAD WEST WEST RYDE 2114Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
195 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- LiquorlandAlcohol
17 Chatham Road, West Ryde
- The Art SceneArt
912 Victoria Road, West Ryde
- Cafe at the BakeryBakery
- Fresh DelightBakery
- Laura & NigelBank
11 Maxim Street
- Bbq
- Bench (28)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- KoorongBooks
- Adelaide St after Deakin StBus stop
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 amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anzac ParkPark
- Bell ParkPark
- Carara ReservePark
- Charity Creek CascadesPark
- Janet ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Mary Ellen ParkPark
- Maze ParkPark
- Miriam ParkPark
- Patience ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 8
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- ClinicMaxim Streetclinic
- Just White DentalHerbert Streetdentist
- Medical Centredoctor
- Northern Districts PhysiotherapyRyedale Roadphysiotherapist
- Smiles of RydeVictoria Roaddentist
- West Ryde Child and Family Health CentreAnthony Roadnurse
- West Ryde Dental ClinicAnthony Roaddentist
- West Ryde Discount Drug Storepharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Riverview House, Outbuildings etc135 Marsden Road West RydeSHR
- Ryde Pumping Station and siteVictoria Road, West RydeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Headstart Early Learning CentreWattle Streetkindergarten
- Kids KornerParkes Streetkindergarten
- West Ryde Long Day Carekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 70.8/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 4% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 170th in Australia
- State rank
- 69th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #16 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #46 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- A&R Kandalaft Meatsamenitiesbutcher
- Adelaide St after Deakin Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adelaide St at Constitution Rd Westamenitiesbus_stop
- Adelaide St at Darwin Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adelaide St at Hibble Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adelaide St at Moss Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Adelaide St before Victoria Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Adelaide St opp Deakin Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Alpsportamenitiesoutdoor
- Andrew St opp Meadowbank Parkamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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