# Putney

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Ryde › 2112, NSW

Area: 2 km²

A short walk to the nearest bus stop and a quick trip to the city define daily life in Putney. This is an affluent and professional community where nearly half of the households earn more than $3,000 a week. The area is mostly made up of families living in large, detached homes, with a population that is noticeably older than the national average. High levels of education and a strong preference for home ownership create a stable, well-off suburban atmosphere.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,097 | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +10.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.3% | +331.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.7% | +38.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.1% | -18.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.7% | +17.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 30.6%, Young adults (25–44) 20.1%, Seniors (65+) 18.7%, Children (0–14) 17.1%, Youth (15–24) 13.8%

**Marital status** — Married 59.0%, Never married 29.5%, Divorced 5.3%, Widowed 4.5%, Separated 1.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 30.6% of the community, which is a little above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Chinese, and Italian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 30.6% | +17.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 66.4%, China 6.2%, Italy 2.3%, England 2.1%, India 1.2%, New Zealand 1.2%, Vietnam 1.1%, South Africa 0.7%, Philippines 0.6%

**Ancestry** — Australian 21.6%, English 21.6%, Chinese 15.0%, Italian 14.4%, Irish 8.3%, Scottish 6.5%, Greek 5.3%, Indian 3.1%, Vietnamese 2.4%, German 2.0%, Filipino 1.1%, Dutch 0.7%

## Language

Language diversity is high, with 30.9% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state and national averages. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 30.9% | +11.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 3.9% | +17.2% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 66.4%, Mandarin 6.7%, Cantonese 3.8%, Arabic 3.4%, Italian 3.3%, Greek 3.1%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Hindi 0.8%, Tagalog 0.2%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is common here, as the share of people with no religion (25.3%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most prevalent faith at 64.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 25.3% | +77.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 64.2%, No religion 25.3%, Not stated 4.3%, Buddhism 2.2%, Hinduism 1.8%, Islam 1.6%, Judaism 0.3%, Other religions 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is highly qualified, with 39.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold degrees in management and commerce.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 74.2% | +17.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | +35.4% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.43 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 36 | — |
| Average school size | 451 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,105 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 74.2%, Year 10 13.8%, Year 9 or below 5.9%, Year 11 3.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 39.1%, Certificate III / IV 15.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.3%, Postgraduate degree 14.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.8%, Certificate I / II 1.8%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 30.7%, Health 12.4%, Engineering & related 12.3%, Society & culture 10.2%, Education 7.2%, Architecture & building 6.3%, Creative arts 4.0%, Information technology 3.9%, Natural & physical sciences 3.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.8%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Typical incomes are very high; the usual weekly family income is $3,313, which is well above the state and national figures. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,085 | +41.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $3,053 | +41.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,313 | +34.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 23.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 48.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 35.8%, $1,500–$2,999 21.1%, $650–$1,499 15.8%, $3,000–$3,999 12.4%, Under $650 9.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 33.7%, $650–$1,499 26.6%, $1,500–$2,999 21.5%, $3,000 or more 14.1%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally report better health than most other areas, with far fewer people living with a mental health condition or a long-term health issue compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.1% | +34.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.2%, Arthritis 6.7%, Asthma 6.1%, Mental health 4.6%, Diabetes 4.1%, Heart disease 4.0%, Cancer 3.3%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 71.1%, One condition 16.9%, Two conditions 4.4%, Three or more 1.9%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as the share of people providing unpaid care is much higher than in most areas. Housework and childcare also see higher rates of participation than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.6% | -26.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 16.2% | +23.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.9% | -14.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.0% | +0.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

Thirteen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here. This group has a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 13 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $899 | — |
| First Nations household income | $4,124 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Families with children make up 69.4% of the community, while very few people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.1% | -16.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 14.4% | -9.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 69.4%, Couples without children 21.7%, One-parent families 8.1%, Other families 0.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 29.6%, 4 people 23.4%, 3 people 18.9%, 1 person 14.4%, 5 people 10.7%, 6 or more 3.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Large detached houses dominate the landscape, with 90.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 46.8% of houses are owned outright, far above the national rate.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $700 | +43.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,467 | +15.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 15.0% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 46.8% | -0.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 83.9% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 90.4% | +7.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 46.8%, Owned with a mortgage 36.7%, Rented 15.0%, Other tenure 0.8%, Not stated 0.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 83.9%, Townhouse / semi-detached 15.3%, Flat or apartment 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 38.2%, 3 bedrooms 31.9%, 5 or more 20.3%, 2 bedrooms 8.4%, 1 bedroom 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $750 or more 41.2%, $550–$749 31.2%, $350–$549 14.6%, $200–$349 10.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 57.0%, $1,800–$2,999 16.5%, Under $1,000 12.6%, $1,000–$1,799 8.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very common, with 43.6% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While most people use cars, the area is well-served by bus stops, with most homes just a one-minute walk away.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.6% | -25.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 43.6% | +659.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.5% | -84.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.13 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,733.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 4 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 15 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 31,591 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 124,489 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 62 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 43.6%, Car (driver) 35.5%, Car (passenger) 2.4%, Walked 1.3%, Bus 0.6%, Train 0.4%, Bicycle 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.6%, 1 vehicle 24.4%, 3 vehicles 17.9%, 4 or more 12.8%, No vehicle 3.6%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.6% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 27.5% | -11.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.6% | -32.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 2.6% is lower than most other areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | -21.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.0% | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.4% | -9.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 13.9%, Health care & social assistance 13.7%, Education & training 9.9%, Construction 8.8%, Retail trade 8.6%, Finance & insurance 7.6%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Wholesale trade 4.7%, Rental & real estate 3.4%, Accommodation & food 3.4%, Public administration & safety 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.3%, Other services 3.3%, Media & telecommunications 2.8%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 34.4%, Managers 22.0%, Clerical & administrative 15.2%, Sales workers 8.4%, Technicians & trades 7.7%, Community & personal service 6.4%, Labourers 3.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.0%

## Walkability

Putney is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, public transport, groceries, and health services. This convenience is far above the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 96.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 96.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 97.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 93.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 96.3% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 15.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 182 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.4% | — |

## Schools serving Putney

36 schools, 15,801 students, average ICSEA 1,105.

By sector: Government 23, Catholic 8, Independent 5

By type: Primary 26, Secondary 7, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Putney Public School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 357 |
| Rivendell School | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 65 |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.2 km | 579 |
| Holy Cross College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.4 km | 786 |
| Ryde Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 497 |
| Italian Bilingual School | Independent | Primary | 1.7 km | 111 |
| Ryde Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 1.9 km | 1,487 |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.9 km | 179 |
| Gladesville Public School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 305 |
| Marsden High School | Government | Secondary | 2.0 km | 1,298 |

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