Suburb comparison
East Ryde vs Henley: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Henley is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; East Ryde has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ryde
East Ryde
2113
Ryde
Henley
2111
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | East Ryde | Henley |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 33.6% | 3.5%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5▲ | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Henley leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.50M | — |
| Median unit price | $1.56M | — |
| Median weekly rent | $800/wk | $740/wk |
| Annual price growth | +5.7% | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle East Ryde leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 70▲ | 46 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose East Ryde if...
- East Ryde leads on Lifestyle
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Family.
Choose Henley if...
- Henley leads on Finance
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Family.
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Common questions
- Is East Ryde or Henley more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — East Ryde or Henley?
- Median weekly rent is $800/wk in East Ryde and $740/wk in Henley, making Henley the more affordable rental market.
- Is East Ryde or Henley at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in East Ryde vs Henley?
- East Ryde has 5 schools in the postcode, and Henley has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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