East Ryde
High household incomes and a detached family housing base define East Ryde more than its compact 1.09 sq km footprint. Household income is $3,240 a week, at the 98.2nd percentile, while the median age of 43 sits 3 years above the national figure. Work from home is unusually common at 58.8%, helping explain the suburb's quiet, home-oriented profile. Compared with apartment-led pockets of Ryde and North Ryde, East Ryde is more house-focused: 93.6% of dwellings are separate houses and 58.7% have 4 or more bedrooms. The 2,522 residents also show strong stability, with 84.5% staying at the same address, while overseas-born residents account for 26.6%.
Local council: Ryde
Population
2,522
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,240/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
43
East Ryde suits buyers seeking established detached housing, but the entry cost needs close checking. The monthly mortgage figure is $3,346 and weekly rent is $735, while mortgage repayments equal 23.9% of household income. That burden is lower than the 41.4% share of homes held with a mortgage, reflecting a suburb where many owners have substantial tenure security. Stock is family-sized, with 58.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms and 38.2% containing 3 bedrooms. Separate houses account for 93.6%, far higher than apartments at 0.4%, so buyers wanting modern apartment convenience will find less choice than in nearby Ryde. Compare recent settled sales by bedroom count and street, because a detached-dominant market can vary sharply between renovated and older homes.
For Buyers
East Ryde suits buyers seeking established detached housing, but the entry cost needs close checking. The monthly mortgage figure is $3,346 and weekly rent is $735, while mortgage repayments equal 23.9% of household income. That burden is lower than the 41.4% share of homes held with a mortgage, reflecting a suburb where many owners have substantial tenure security. Stock is family-sized, with 58.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms and 38.2% containing 3 bedrooms. Separate houses account for 93.6%, far higher than apartments at 0.4%, so buyers wanting modern apartment convenience will find less choice than in nearby Ryde. Compare recent settled sales by bedroom count and street, because a detached-dominant market can vary sharply between renovated and older homes.
For Investors
East Ryde presents a low-rental-depth, family-stock investment profile. Only 10.4% of occupied dwellings are rented, lower than the 47.3% owned outright share, while vacancy is 4.6% and weekly rent is $735. The 93.6% separate-house share supports demand from established households, but it also means purchase prices and maintenance can be more consequential than in smaller-unit markets. Development activity is notable at 44 applications over 12 months, including secondary-dwelling and house-work examples, which may gradually add rental options without changing the detached character quickly. Rental growth is 18.4%, and the forecast annual trend is 1.64%, driven primarily by overseas migration. Check holding costs, insurance and comparable rents carefully because the low 10.4% rental share limits direct local evidence.
Development Activity
Total DAs
213
Last 12 Months
43
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+30.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in East Ryde
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Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre
Demographics
East Ryde's demographic profile is older and more university-educated than Australia overall. Median age is 43, 3 years above the national figure, and 53.6% of residents hold a university qualification, 23.5 percentage points above the national comparison. Average household size is 3.0, or 0.5 above the national figure, consistent with 59.2% of families being couples with children and 30.3% couples without children. English, Irish, Chinese and Scottish ancestry are prominent at 774, 316, 295 and 221 people respectively. Christianity counts 1,434 people and no religion 840, while Cantonese and Mandarin each count 40. Compared with younger, more transient parts of Ryde, the 84.5% who stayed at the same address points to settled household patterns.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.6%
Houses
6.0%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
East Ryde's housing is strongly detached and owner-occupied. Separate houses make up 93.6% of dwellings, compared with 6.0% semi-detached homes and 0.4% apartments. Tenure is split between 47.3% owned outright, 41.4% with a mortgage and 10.4% rented, with only 0.9% in other arrangements. The bedroom mix reinforces a family orientation: 58.7% have 4 or more bedrooms, 38.2% have 3, and 3.1% have 2. Monthly mortgage costs are $3,346, equal to 23.9% of household income, while rent is $735 a week and rent-to-income is 22.7%. Compared with apartment-heavy Ryde and North Ryde pockets, East Ryde offers less dwelling-format variety, but its larger homes and 47.3% outright ownership share support continuity.
Mortgage / mo
$3,346
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $735.
$816
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,100 · units $800
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,114
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
59.2%
Couples with children
30.3%
Couples, no children
8.9%
Single parent
719
Total families
Economy & Employment
East Ryde has a professional, service and management-heavy economy. Professional/Tech leads at 16.5% and 158 workers, followed by Healthcare at 13.4% and 128, Education at 11.7% and 112, Finance at 10.7% and 102, and Construction at 6.9% and 66. Occupations align: 457 Professionals and 259 Managers, ahead of 189 Clerical/Admin, 103 Sales and 93 Trades. Household income is $3,240 weekly, at the 98.2nd percentile, while participation is 65.9% and unemployment 4.5%. SEIFA is consistently high, with IEO decile 9, IER decile 8, IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 10. The lower IER result compared with the other indices indicates strong resources, but an even stronger education, occupation and overall advantage profile.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
1,331
Unemployed
60
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.0%
Part-time
31.4%
Participation
65.9%
Employed
1,271
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
53.6%
Postgraduate
17.6%
Born Overseas
26.6%
Dwellings
811
Transport to Work
East Ryde works best for households prioritising home space, local calm and working from home. A high 58.8% work-from-home share sits alongside 35.6% driving to work, just 0.9% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling, so daily life is more car-oriented than transit-led. There is 1 local government environmental education centre; families seeking mainstream primary or secondary schooling should check nearby options and exact enrolment zones. The suburb's IRSAD decile 10 is higher than its IRSD decile 9, signalling very strong overall advantage with some variation in disadvantage measures. Prospective residents should review current NSW Police incidents for the exact street and compare conditions at different times. With 2,522 residents in 1.09 sq km, street-level checks matter.
Drive
35.6%
Public Transport
0.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
58.8%
Growth Outlook
Growth is positive but not one-directional. The annual forecast trend is 1.64%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 30.4% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Mixed: working-age share rose 4.6%, but the young share fell 1.5% and the senior share fell 2.6%. Gentrification signals are also split, with one stage marked Active at a score of 68 and another marked Early signs at 36. Real income growth reached 41.9%, compared with rent growth of 18.4%. The affordability measure was 72.8 in 2011 and 49.4 in 2021, helping explain the mixed outlook. Compared with a static established suburb, East Ryde has stronger momentum, but its detached housing base means change is likely to arrive through household turnover and additions rather than rapid apartment redevelopment.
Population trend: Ryde council area
East Ryde sits in the Ryde council area. These are the council area's residents, not East Ryde's.
Residents 2025
141,693
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.6%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.8%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How East Ryde compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Ryde a good suburb to live in?
East Ryde can suit households seeking detached homes, larger bedrooms and a settled setting. The median age is 43, 93.6% of dwellings are separate houses, and 58.8% of residents work from home. Compared with apartment-led nearby areas, it is more residential and family-oriented.
What is the median house price in East Ryde?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales for East Ryde. With 93.6% separate houses and 58.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms, the suburb's median can be sensitive to the mix of renovated, older and larger homes sold in a period.
What schools are in East Ryde?
East Ryde has 1 government environmental education centre, the Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre. Families seeking mainstream primary or secondary schools should check nearby suburbs and exact enrolment zones, as catchments can cross boundaries. Confirm current intake rules before buying or renting.
Is East Ryde safe?
Assess safety using current NSW Police incident data for the exact street, then revisit at different times of day. East Ryde covers 1.09 sq km and has 2,522 residents, so local conditions may differ between streets. Check lighting, traffic, parking and nearby activity as part of an inspection.
Is East Ryde good for property investment?
It may suit investors targeting detached family housing, but returns need careful pricing. Weekly rent is $735, vacancy is 4.6%, rented stock is only 10.4%, and 44 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Forecast growth is 1.64% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver.
How is East Ryde's population changing?
East Ryde's current population is 2,522. Across the wider area, population change is 30.4% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 1.64% and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, so growth may be uneven rather than a straight-line shift.
What development is occurring in East Ryde?
There were 44 development applications over the past 12 months, including examples involving a secondary dwelling, alterations or additions, and a 1-dwelling house proposal. Check council records for address-specific approvals, timing and any impact on parking, privacy or construction activity.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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