Ryde - North

The typical resident is 39, which is about the same as the state average. While the population is among the largest for its level, there are far fewer de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 44.9% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national mark of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 46.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the Australian average.

About 30.9% of the community reports no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

This is a highly qualified area where 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally high, with typical family weekly earnings of $2,410, which is a little above the state average. People earning $2,000 or more a week are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both appearing well below the national figures.

Volunteering is lower than in most areas, and a slightly lower proportion of people provide unpaid care compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, but those who are present have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average and personal incomes well above the national figure.

About 27.8% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average. Most homes are occupied by couples with children.

Renters are much more common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $430 is a little above the national figure. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state, with many more people living in flats or apartments.

Working from home is very common at 40.1%, far above the national average. The area is well-served by buses, and 12.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.6% of the population.

About 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring in the top 20% of areas for overall advantage. It has seen population growth of 7.5% since 2021, which is a little above the state rate.

Annual rainfall here is 1,200mm, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.8. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.