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Sydney - Ryde
69 km²
A far higher proportion of people live here who were born overseas compared to the rest of the state, marking Sydney - Ryde as a deeply multicultural hub. Nearly half of the population speaks a language other than English at home, which reflects a strong Chinese and Indian influence. This is a highly educated and affluent community where professional work is common and incomes are well above the national figure. The area has grown by 24% since 2011, becoming a dense, walkable urban centre with a strong focus on family life.
Sydney - Ryde's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 38. While children under 15 make up 17% of the community, there has been a steady rise in seniors, who now account for 16%.
International ties are very strong here, with 48% of residents born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, representing 26.8% of the population.
Language diversity is a standout feature, as 48.3% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 8% of residents speak little or no English.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011 to reach 37.4%. This is well above the state average, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44%.
This is a highly qualified area where 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic success is reflected in Year 12 completion rates, which are far above the state average at 79.3%.
Household incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with 33.7% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,641 is a little above the state and national figures.
Residents here experience far better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (21%) and mental health conditions (5.5%) compared to the national average.
Community participation is around the middle for its level, with 14.5% of people volunteering. The number of people providing unpaid care is a little below the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.4% of the population. However, this group is noticeably older and earns well above the state and national averages.
Families are a central part of the area, with 63.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes tend to be larger than usual, averaging 2.6 people per dwelling.
The housing market is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $480 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,670, both of which are among the highest at this level. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
Working from home has surged to 47.8%, far above the national figure. While 11.1% of homes have no car, public transport use has fallen significantly since 2011.
The area is quite transient, with 45.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is partly driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 17.3% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 63.1% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, and full-time employment is well above the state average.
The area continues to grow quickly, with a population increase of 7.7% since 2021, which is a little above the state average.
The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,200mm. Temperatures are typical for the region.
Ryde is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and school, and 86.6% are within a short walk of groceries, far exceeding the state average.