Thinking about buying your first home in West Ryde (2114)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if West 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 West Ryde a good suburb to buy in 2026?
West Ryde (2114) 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
West Ryde suits established families and upsizers who can comfortably clear the $2,280,000 house median, and who want a high-SEIFA (decile 9) neighbourhood with solid public schooling. The mean ICSEA of 1093 across five local public schools is meaningfully above average. With 33 parks within 1.6 km, 32 nearby childcare services and a 22-minute off-peak drive to the CBD, the suburb works well for dual-income households with young children.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the house price level, and the FHBAS stamp duty concession does not apply here. The unit median of $670,000 is more accessible, but nearly half the suburb's dwellings are flats, and a 44% renter share means strata buildings can carry higher turnover and wear. Walkability sits at only the 53rd percentile, and there is just one gym within 1.6 km, so buyers who want a genuinely walkable, amenity-rich lifestyle should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- The suburb has 3.6% bushfire-prone land. Check the specific lot against the Ryde Council bushfire risk map before exchanging contracts. - House prices slipped 0.9% year-on-year with 45 days on market. Request comparable sales from the last 90 days to understand where vendor expectations currently sit. - For any unit purchase, obtain the strata records and review the capital works fund balance. The high renter share (44%) increases the likelihood of deferred maintenance in older blocks.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in West Ryde?
BOCSAR · WEST RYDE 2114
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,91012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−51%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ryde
Within LGA: Ryde
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT76%298 reports
ASSAULT13%52 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY11%42 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED49%
NON-DOMESTIC51%
Across 51 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 West Ryde
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 5.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.1pphm
1hr reading
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 146 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
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 146 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Ermington2115
$770▲$70
2.2 km away
Ryde2112
$770▲$70
2.7 km away
Eastwood2122
$650▼$50
3.1 km away
Rhodes2138
$920▲$220
3.6 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 · 2114
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2114. Expected back by Q3 2026.
West Ryde is the primary suburb with postcode 2114 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — West Ryde is the main locality.
Which local government area is West Ryde in?
West Ryde (2114) is located in the Ryde local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for West Ryde?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for West Ryde (2114) 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 West Ryde flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in West 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 West Ryde?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for West Ryde (2114), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is West Ryde (2114) 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 West Ryde (2114). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is West Ryde changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for West Ryde (2114) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
