Is Gladesville or Ryde more expensive?

Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.47M in Ryde.

Which is better for renters — Gladesville or Ryde?

Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $715/wk in Ryde, making Ryde the more affordable rental market.

Is Gladesville or 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 Ryde?

Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and Ryde has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Gladesville vs Ryde: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Gladesville commands a $354K premium on median property price over Ryde; 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

2112

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Gladesville (2111) and Ryde (2112) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Gladesville	Ryde
SAFETYSafety Gladesville leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	3.5%▲	8.9%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	4▲
FINANCEFinance Gladesville leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$2.82M	$2.47M
Median unit price	$798K	$731K
Median weekly rent	$740/wk	$715/wk
Annual price growth	+7.2%▲	+3.9%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Ryde leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	46	71▲

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, Finance

Tied on Family.

Choose Ryde if...

Ryde leads on Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Gladesville or Ryde more expensive?: Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.47M in Ryde.
Which is better for renters — Gladesville or Ryde?: Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $715/wk in Ryde, making Ryde the more affordable rental market.
Is Gladesville or 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 Ryde?: Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and Ryde has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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