Suburb comparison
Henley vs Ryde: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: 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
Henley
2111
Ryde
Ryde
2112
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Henley | Ryde |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Henley leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(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 Henley leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | — | $2.47M |
| Median unit price | — | $731K |
| Median weekly rent | $740/wk | $715/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | +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 Henley if...
- Henley leads on Safety, Finance
Tied on Family.
Choose Ryde if...
- Ryde leads on Lifestyle
- 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 Henley or Ryde more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Henley or Ryde?
- Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Henley and $715/wk in Ryde, making Ryde the more affordable rental market.
- Is Henley 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 Henley vs Ryde?
- Henley has 2 schools in the postcode, and Ryde has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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