North Ryde
Premium pricing and a highly educated migrant profile define North Ryde, with household income in the 90.3 percentile and 58.8% of residents university qualified, 28.7 percentage points above the national level. The suburb carries 14,043 residents at 2,620.1 people per sq km, yet still has 58.1% separate houses. Compared with Macquarie Park's apartment led feel, North Ryde reads more house based, which helps explain the $2,060,000 median house price and strong family demand.
Population
14,043
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,383/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
207
Median House
$2.7M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
Buyers are paying for space, education and access rather than pure affordability. The median house price is $2,060,000, while the short price series rose from $1,740,000 in 2024 to $2,250,000 in 2025, a 29.3% lift to the latest peak. Detached homes still make up 58.1% of dwellings, above the 30.2% apartment share, so family houses remain the core stock. Mortgage costs take 26.2% of income because local households sit in the 90.3 income percentile, but entry remains high.
For Buyers
Buyers are paying for space, education and access rather than pure affordability. The median house price is $2,060,000, while the short price series rose from $1,740,000 in 2024 to $2,250,000 in 2025, a 29.3% lift to the latest peak. Detached homes still make up 58.1% of dwellings, above the 30.2% apartment share, so family houses remain the core stock. Mortgage costs take 26.2% of income because local households sit in the 90.3 income percentile, but entry remains high.
For Investors
North Ryde has a sizeable rental base, with 37.7% of homes rented and a median rent of $520 per week. Vacancy is 5.8%, so investors need to price holding risk carefully compared with tighter inner rental markets. Demand is supported by average net overseas migration of 220 people a year, while internal migration is negative at -70. The 191 development applications over 12 months point to active renewal, because owners are adapting older sites as values and rents, up 18.4% in the shift measure, keep pressure on supply.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,080
Last 12 Months
207
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in North Ryde iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Truscott Street Public School
K-6 · 265 students
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 399 students
North Ryde Public School
K-6 · 316 students
Ryde East Public School
K-6 · 347 students
The Children's House Montessori
K · 8 students
Demographics
North Ryde is younger than the national benchmark by 3.0 years, with a median age of 37, and it is markedly more global than average: 48.3% were born overseas, 26.7 percentage points above the national level. University attainment is 58.8%, also 28.7 points higher. Chinese ancestry is the largest listed group at 3,288 people, followed by English at 2,432, while Mandarin has 748 speakers. This profile supports professional households because education, migration and family sized housing all reinforce each other.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
58.1%
Houses
11.7%
Townhouse
30.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is split between established family stock and higher density options. Separate houses are 58.1% of dwellings, apartments 30.2% and semi detached homes 11.7%, giving more choice than many purely detached suburbs. Prices moved from a trough of $1,740,000 in 2024 to a 2025 peak and latest price of $2,250,000, up 29.3% across 2 quarters, while the listed median house price is $2,060,000. Ownership is balanced: 29.2% owned outright, 33.2% mortgaged and 37.7% rented, because premium prices sit beside a large professional rental market.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$2,700
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $520.
$820
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $995 · units $800
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,039
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
307
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.0%
Couples, no children
11,330
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local economy ranks highly on advantage measures, with IRSAD decile 10, IRSD decile 9, IEO decile 9 and IER decile 8. The slightly lower resource decile fits a suburb with 37.7% renting, even though education and occupation scores are very strong. Professional and tech work leads at 19.2% or 1,084 workers, followed by healthcare at 12.8%, finance at 11.1%, education at 8.1% and construction at 6.3%. Professionals number 2,824 and managers 1,158, helping explain the 71.5% full time rate and 4.7% unemployment.
Unemployment
2.3%
Labour Force
10,447
Unemployed
244
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.5%
Part-time
23.8%
Participation
58.3%
Employed
6,474
Occupations
Top Industries
University
58.8%
Postgraduate
20.1%
Born Overseas
48.3%
Dwellings
5,005
Transport to Work
North Ryde's livability is anchored by primary schools, car access and high advantage scores. There are 5 local schools with ICSEA values from 1110 to 1144; Truscott Street Public School at 1144, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School at 1129 and North Ryde Public School at 1123 set a strong academic base across Government and Catholic sectors. Travel is still car led, with 77.0% driving compared with 10.5% using public transport and 6.0% walking or cycling. IRSAD decile 10 supports amenity because high advantage usually aligns with stable services and demand.
Drive
77.0%
Public Transport
10.5%
Walk / Cycle
6.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.64%/yr
(+272 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than speculative. The trend forecast adds 1.64% a year, or 272 people annually, taking the medium scenario from 16,666 in 2026 to 18,027 in 2031. Average migration is led by overseas inflow at 220 people a year, partly offset by -70 internal migration, so population growth is more global than local. The gentrification score is 36 with an Early signs stage, while the shift trajectory is Mixed: real income growth is 41.9%, rent growth is 18.4% and 10 year population change is 30.4%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+220
Net Internal / yr
-70
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +32% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +220/yr, Accelerating: 2% → 30%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How North Ryde compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Ryde a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for professional and family households. North Ryde has 5 local schools, household income in the 90.3 percentile, and 58.1% separate houses, giving more family housing than many apartment heavy neighbours.
What is the median house price in North Ryde?
The median house price is $2,060,000. The short price series also shows the latest 2025 price at $2,250,000, up 29.3% from $1,740,000 in 2024.
What schools are in North Ryde?
North Ryde has 5 listed local schools. The highest ICSEA schools are Truscott Street Public School at 1144, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School at 1129, and North Ryde Public School at 1123.
Is North Ryde safe?
A local crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available for this suburb. Socioeconomic indicators are strong, with IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 10, but buyers should still check street level conditions.
Is North Ryde good for property investment?
It has investment appeal but needs careful pricing. Renting sits at 37.7%, median rent is $520 per week, vacancy is 5.8%, and 191 development applications suggest active renewal and competition.
How is North Ryde's population changing?
The forecast trend is 1.64% annual growth, equal to about 272 people a year. The medium scenario reaches 18,027 residents by 2031, supported mainly by overseas migration of 220 people a year.
What languages are spoken in North Ryde?
North Ryde is multilingual, with 48.3% of residents born overseas. Mandarin has 748 speakers, Cantonese 399, Korean 237, Hindi 122 and Arabic 80, reflecting strong Asian migration links.
Is North Ryde seeing much development?
Yes. There were 191 development applications over 12 months, including alterations, additions, subdivision and residential accommodation. That activity fits a premium suburb where older sites are being upgraded.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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