North Ryde, NSW 2113

North Ryde is a very convenient area to live, with easy access to the city, various PT options, good schools, major roads, and lots of shops and cafes around.

However, compared to other places I’ve lived in Sydney, I strongly feel that the area lacks soul and a community spirit. Older houses are being knocked down and replaced by identical-looking modern duplexes, and the area has very little green/tree cover. There is not much sense of community, and neighbours don’t talk to each other. Walking on the streets, I’ve even had (usually elderly) residents be extremely rude to me when I smiled at them or said hello, which was considered absolutely standard and polite when I lived elsewhere! I also don’t feel that the area is super safe at night, as there have been various safety incidents near where I live.

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.