True Cost of Buying in East Ryde
2113 NSW · 18km to CBD
A decision, not just a search · East Ryde
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Market Intelligence
East Ryde is a well-established middle-ring suburb located 18km northwest of Sydney CBD, known for its multicultural community and balanced lifestyle offerings. With a population of 8,200 and median age of 36, the area attracts a diverse mix of families and professionals drawn to its proximity to major employment hubs like Macquarie Park and North Ryde. The suburb features predominantly medium-density housing (55% units/apartments, 35% houses), reflecting modern urban development patterns. Property values have shown strong performance with houses at $1.45M median and units at $750K, supported by solid rental yields and low vacancy rates. The community benefits from excellent amenities including proximity to Top Ryde City shopping centre, quality schools, and recreational facilities along the Parramatta River. Transport connectivity is strong with bus services to major centres and easy M2 motorway access, though train access requires travel to nearby stations. The area's multicultural character (48% born overseas) and high education levels (38% university educated) contribute to a vibrant, family-friendly environment with good safety ratings and walkability scores.
Market Snapshot
Median House
$1.4M
+6.2% 1yr
Median Apartment
$750K
+5.8% 1yr
Median Townhouse
$980K
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
35 avg DOM
Yield (Apartment)
4.8%
Yield (House)
3.2%
Auction Clearance
72%
Population
8,200
True Cost Breakdown
Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier
Apartment
Purchase Price
$750,000
Stamp Duty
$28,280
1st Year Total
$58,004
House
Purchase Price
$1,450,000
Stamp Duty
$62,160
1st Year Total
$100,334
Townhouse
Purchase Price
$980,000
Stamp Duty
$38,630
1st Year Total
$69,560
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Community Profile
Median Income
$78,000
Median Age
36
Family Households
58%
Owner-Occupied
52%
Walkability
68/100
Public Transport
7/10
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