Is Gladesville or North Ryde more expensive?

Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.50M in North Ryde.

Which is better for renters — Gladesville or North Ryde?

Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $800/wk in North Ryde, making Gladesville the more affordable rental market.

Is Gladesville or North Ryde 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 Gladesville vs North Ryde?

Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and North Ryde has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Gladesville vs North Ryde: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Gladesville commands a $324K premium on median property price over North Ryde; Gladesville is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; North 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

Gladesville

2111

Ryde

North Ryde

2113

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Gladesville (2111) and North Ryde (2113) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Gladesville	North Ryde
SAFETYSafety Gladesville leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	3.5%▲	33.6%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	5▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C-(0)
Median house price	$2.82M	$2.50M
Median unit price	$798K	$825K
Median weekly rent	$740/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+7.2%	+9.2%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle North Ryde leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	46	70▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Gladesville if...

Gladesville leads on Safety
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Family, Finance.

Choose North Ryde if...

North Ryde leads on Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Gladesville or North Ryde more expensive?: Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.50M in North Ryde.
Which is better for renters — Gladesville or North Ryde?: Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $800/wk in North Ryde, making Gladesville the more affordable rental market.
Is Gladesville or North Ryde 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 Gladesville vs North Ryde?: Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and North Ryde has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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