Thinking about buying your first home in Ryde (2112)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Ryde is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Ryde a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Ryde (2112) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Ryde suits established couples or small families who want a middle-ring location with genuine walkability and good public schooling, including a selective secondary option at Ryde Secondary College. The median house price of $2,470,000 is serious money, but the unit market at $730,500 is more accessible for buyers who can live with apartment life. Air quality is excellent, with a 12-month median AQI of 26, and 84 transport touchpoints within 1.6 km make a car-free or car-light lifestyle realistic.
Who would not love it
First home buyers expecting stamp duty relief should know the median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so no concession applies here. The unit median has fallen 1.9% year-on-year, which matters if you are stretching to buy and need stability. With 56% of dwellings being flats and a 45% renter share, the neighbourhood feels more transient than settled, and 8.9% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, which is worth taking seriously.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific lot is not within the 8.9% bushfire-prone area by checking the NSW Rural Fire Service mapping before you commission a building report. - For any unit purchase, obtain the owners corporation records and check the sinking fund balance, given the unit median has softened and high renter share can signal deferred maintenance in strata buildings. - Verify the selective school catchment and enrolment criteria directly with Ryde Secondary College, as selective placement is not automatic by address.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Ryde?
BOCSAR · RYDE 2112
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,18412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−48%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ryde
Within LGA: Ryde
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT47%457 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES37%360 reports
ASSAULT17%164 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED61%
NON-DOMESTIC39%
Across 159 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Ryde
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GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 5.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 136 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$770per week
Sep 2025 · 136 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Gladesville2111
$720▼$50
2.5 km away
Meadowbank2114
$700▼$70
2.7 km away
East Ryde2113
$920▲$150
3.1 km away
Rhodes2138
$920▲$150
3.5 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2112
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2112. Expected back by Q3 2026.
Ryde is the primary suburb with postcode 2112 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Ryde is the main locality.
Which local government area is Ryde in?
Ryde (2112) is located in the Ryde local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Ryde?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Ryde (2112) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Ryde flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Ryde. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Ryde?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Ryde (2112), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Ryde (2112) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Ryde (2112). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Ryde changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Ryde (2112) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
