WEST RYDE
Investor score
48
Liveability score
78
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$831,500
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real4.4%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real1.8%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.5%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST RYDE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$700/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+6.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.08%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+0.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
61 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real3.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
WEST RYDE is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.4% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,089/wk
$98k taxable p.a.
Renters
42.0%
55.6% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.4%
Population growth
+3.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
21.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
52%
35% apartments
Degree qualified
35.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
28.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
580 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
12.7%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
13.2 km
Middle ring
Days on market
19 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
71.8%
Strong demand
Walkability
74 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
13.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
HFCFast — fibre to node + coaxial
Population density
1,933/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2114
🏫Primary (6)
Independent · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (1)
Government · Yrs 6-12 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe1.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier7 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
19
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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