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
| 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.
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