Is Gladesville or West Ryde more expensive?

Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.28M in West Ryde.

Which is better for renters — Gladesville or West Ryde?

Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $680/wk in West Ryde, making West Ryde the more affordable rental market.

Is Gladesville or West 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 West Ryde?

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

Suburb comparison

Gladesville vs West Ryde: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Gladesville commands a $544K premium on median property price over West Ryde; West Ryde is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; West 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

West Ryde

2114

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Gladesville (2111) and West Ryde (2114) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Gladesville	West Ryde
SAFETYSafety Gladesville leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	3.5%▲	3.6%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	5▲
FINANCEFinance Gladesville leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$2.82M	$2.28M
Median unit price	$798K	$670K
Median weekly rent	$740/wk	$680/wk
Annual price growth	+7.2%▲	-0.9%
LIFESTYLELifestyle West Ryde leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	46	53▲

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 West Ryde if...

West 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 West Ryde more expensive?: Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.28M in West Ryde.
Which is better for renters — Gladesville or West Ryde?: Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $680/wk in West Ryde, making West Ryde the more affordable rental market.
Is Gladesville or West 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 West Ryde?: Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and West Ryde has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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