West Ryde

NSW 2114 • Greater Sydney

13,171
Population (2021)
$46,852
Median Income
3.57 kmΒ²
Area
35m
Elevation
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 suburbsβ€”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.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2114
Urban Area
Hunters Hill - Ryde
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.81Β°, 151.08Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.57 kmΒ²
Elevation
35m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

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

πŸŽ“ Schools

πŸ›οΈ Heritage-Listed Places

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

Victoria Road, West Ryde • SHR #01634
135 Marsden Road West Ryde • SHR #00775

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years

πŸ‘₯ 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

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° 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
  • 11. Vietnam 153
  • 12. Malaysia 151
  • 13. Sri Lanka 134
  • 14. Taiwan 115
  • 15. Indonesia 113

🧬 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

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

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

πŸ› 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%

πŸ“Š 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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