North Ryde - East Ryde · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in North Ryde - East Ryde

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A 30% jump in population since 2011 has seen North Ryde - East Ryde grow by 3,645 people. This growth has coincided with a shift toward a younger crowd, as the typical resident is now 38—three years younger than in 2011.

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📍 North Ryde - East Ryde, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where North Ryde - East Ryde sits — Total population

15,622 ▲ +30.4%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is North Ryde - East Ryde — higher than 78% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
North Ryde - East Ryde15,622
2113, NSW 27,637
New South Wales 8,072,163
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The total population reached 15,622 people in 2021, making it larger than about 78% of similar areas. The typical resident's age is about the same as the national figure.

15,622 ▲ +30.4%

Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 11,977
  • 2016: 12,310
  • 2021: 15,622

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

38 yrs ▼ -7.3%

Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 41 yrs
  • 2016: 41 yrs
  • 2021: 38 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the biggest group at 31.8%. Meanwhile, those aged 65 and over represent 15% of the population, which is a little below the state and national figures.

15.0% ▼ -14.3%

Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 17.5%
  • 2016: 17.0%
  • 2021: 15.0%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.4% ▼ -7.9%

Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.9%
  • 2016: 18.2%
  • 2021: 17.4%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In North Ryde - East Ryde, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

People in de facto relationships rose to 8.6% since 2011, though this remains much lower than in most areas. Those identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander make up 0.4% of the population, which is a little below the state figure.

0.4% ▲ +27.8%

Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 0.4%
  • 2016: 0.4%
  • 2021: 0.4%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

8.6% ▲ +99.1%

Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 4.3%
  • 2016: 4.8%
  • 2021: 8.6%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In North Ryde - East Ryde, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 34%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 148 males; 85+: 240 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 147 males; 80–84: 209 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 169 males; 75–79: 197 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 263 males; 70–74: 280 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 330 males; 65–69: 352 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 435 males; 60–64: 459 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 471 males; 55–59: 501 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 478 males; 50–54: 492 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 517 males; 45–49: 506 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 566 males; 40–44: 579 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 673 males; 35–39: 662 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 692 males; 30–34: 711 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 552 males; 25–29: 531 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 479 males; 20–24: 473 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 392 males; 15–19: 399 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 443 males; 10–14: 414 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 501 males; 5–9: 470 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 457 males; 0–4: 438 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in North Ryde - East Ryde [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/126021501/north-ryde-east-ryde/topic/demographics-identity