North Ryde, NSW 2113

North Ryde is a highly sought-after suburb located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Sydney's central business district. It offers a perfect blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility, making it a popular choice for families, professionals, and retirees alike.One of the key attractions of North Ryde is its close proximity to the Sydney CBD. The suburb benefits from excellent transportation links, including major roads and public transport options such as buses and trains. Residents can easily commute to the city for work or leisure, typically taking around 30 minutes by car or public transport.
North Ryde is home to a variety of educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary institutions such as Macquarie University. The presence of quality schools in the area makes North Ryde an attractive choice for families seeking a well-rounded education for their children.The suburb boasts several parks and recreational areas, providing residents with ample opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. North Ryde Park, in particular, offers spacious grounds, sporting facilities, and playgrounds, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.North Ryde offers a desirable lifestyle with its proximity to the city, access to quality educational institutions, and abundance of parks and recreational spaces.

The only good road towards city is through M2 because they force commuters to pay. All other roads are hellish and the shops are not even close to the metro. Chatswood is way better for commute towards the city. The schools around North Ryde are subpar at best.

We bought a house here in 2009 and it was the best decision we've ever made. The people are great, very tinght nit community. Our 2 primary school kids walks to school and there are good highschool options within vicinity . We got 2 large malls within 2km and plenty of jobs just around the corner. It takes me only 25 minutes to get to the city by bus or 30 minutes by train.

Originally rented in the suburb, then purchased and recently lodged plans to knock down and are rebuild in Jopling Street. What an amazing suburb to raise a family. We have both young kids in school (walking distance) and older children in university (easy 10min bus ride to Macquarie Uni). My husband works in the city (catches the 297 bus which gets him home from near Wynyard station in 16 minutes in the evening) and I work part time in North Ryde business park (which is an easy 10 min walk or 1 min drive!). Community spirit is also amazing with us forming good friendships with our neighbours. With the increased development of late we are also getting a lot more interesting and trendy restaurants which is lovely to see and experience. I imagine the suburb to be a great investment for the future as well.

Brilliant suburb with great schools, easy access to the CBD by bus, train and car (M2 motorway), and most importantly great neighbours. Very good area to raise a family.

Did not know about this suburb until a friend told us that its only 20min by bus to the city. He was wrong, as it can be done in 15min in the arvo! Love the fact that so many of the older houses are being demolished and new houses being built every day. Certainly a great suburb for professional couples, including those with young children as the local schools are excellent. Could not ask for anything more when looking to raise a family.

We love living in North Ryde for both its convenience for travel to the city (bus and rail) as well as the strong community spirit. The primary schools in the area are also scoring very well in state wide testing and continue to go from strength to strength. Over the last few years many older people have sold out and younger professional families have moved in which has helped to revitalise the suburb. Certainly a suburb that will go from strength to strength in the future especially with the planned north west metro resulting in a 18minute journey from north ryde station to Barangaroo. Amazing!

I moved here after living 10 years in the inner West and it's a lovely change. Lovely big blocks. Lots of new homes going up. On the train line and great buses to the city. My 297 bus in the morning takes 14 minutes to the city which is a quicker commute to work than when I used to live in Redfern. This suburb will go from strength to strength. Once Lachlan's line is established, there will be even more shopping and nightlife facilities. With more young families moving in the shops at Cox's Rad and Blenheim Rd will surely start to become a bit more hipster as well.

It has great schools and a quiet yet high neighbourhood spirit eating out and local amenities are a stone throw away.

It has it all, great school's, transport services, cafe's, major businesses and it is close to Sydney CBD. Every Christmas and Australia Day there is a great fire work display at North Ryde Common showing the community spirit around the area.

Suburbia next to a major university and technology park, within a few minutes of two large shopping malls, the Olympic Stadium, Ryde Aquatic Centre, four Council libraries, five primary schools, four "local" shopping centres, parks everywhere, and full of families. Also only 15 mins from the city and even less from Chatwsood and the harbour and river Has easy access to the F3 freeway heading north, and M2/M7 heading west and south. Now full of professionals with kids as the suburb cycling over to a new generation.....and lot of new houses being built. A gem in the heart of the city.

Quick trip to the city, Chatswood, Macquarie and the Airport. Great schools and fantastic family environment.

Thre is a modern train station & plentry of buses to get you to the city quickly, or by car you can use lane cove tunnel & be there in 10 mins. Also head out to the hills district or further using M2 & M5. All this easy access to Sydney & still a very friendly family area with large blocks of land.

People are friendly. On my early morning walks there's always a "Hello". North Ryde is green and leafy - good air quality. Private blocks. Little traffic off the main thoroughfares. Many cul-de-sacs make it safe for kids to play. Lots of well equipped playgrounds. A village atmosphere, yet Macquarie Shopping Centre, Top Ryde and Chatswood are close by. It's 10mins to Rhodes which has Ikea and more movies. The village shops and Library at Cox's Rd offer excellent variety with great restaurants. The local schools are excellent and have lots of grass!

It's a 10/15 min trip to city by car. Frequent express bus service to heart of the city, 20/25mins. I get to Eastern Suburbs in 15 mins via tunnel. No wild night life but for entertainment there's Nth Ryde RSL, many events at the Uni, plenty at El Rancho and Ramada Inn plus 15 cinemas in the Mall. Ryde Aquatic Centre and the gym make exercising easy - not to mention Lane Cove National Park. A haven for wild life and a magnificent river to walk beside. I find North Ryde one of the best suburbs in Sydney. You can even see the fireworks on New Years eve.

North Ryde was developed as a housing area back in the 1950s, after initially being the site of orchards and poultry farms. The residential areas were split into War Service Homes (for returned servicemen and women), and Housing Commission (low cost housing for low income earners). However a new generation of residents has seen these lines blurred and simple old homes being demolished and replaced by McMansions.

The suburb has a Community Club, Fitness Centre, Library, Banks, a great shopping strip on Cox’s Road with some very nice restaurants.

Many people who work in the nearby Macquarie Park area find North Ryde an ideal place to call home.