Ryde

The population grew by 25% since 2011 to 129,123 people. Residents are generally younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 37, and there are fewer seniors and children than in most other areas.

Almost half the population (49.1%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 26.1% of the community.

Diversity is high, with 49.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common second languages.

While 44.2% of residents identify as Christian, those with no religion make up 37.1% of the population, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic achievement is reflected in the high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with 30.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly personal income of $967 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally experience better health than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.8%) and mental health conditions (5.7%).

Volunteer rates have fallen to 12.7% since 2011, which is lower than most areas. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the state average.

First Nations residents in Ryde have a much higher typical personal income and a far higher Year 12 completion rate (63.8%) compared to the rest of the state.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (61.1%), and the typical household has 2.5 people, which is slightly higher than most areas.

The area is shifting away from separate houses toward apartments, which now make up 44.6% of homes. Renting is much more common here than nationally, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $460.

Working from home is very common, with 46% of the workforce doing so. The area is well connected, with a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest public transport stop.

The community is highly mobile, as 47.4% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.3% of the population.

Professional and technical roles are the most common occupation, and 63.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than most areas.

Ryde is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, with a top score for education and job skills and a population that continues to grow quickly.

The area receives much more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with an annual total of 1,200mm.

Crime rates are much lower than most areas across almost every category, including theft, burglary, and assault.

The area is very walkable, with 95.6% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed and nearly every home within a short walk of public transport and parks.