Suburb comparison
Gladesville vs North Ryde — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Gladesville commands a $324K premium on median property price over North Ryde; Gladesville is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; North Ryde has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ryde
Gladesville
2111
Ryde
North Ryde
2113
Choose Gladesville if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose North Ryde if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- North Ryde leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Gladesville or North Ryde more expensive?
- Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.50M in North Ryde.
- Which is better for renters — Gladesville or North Ryde?
- Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $800/wk in North Ryde, making Gladesville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Gladesville or North Ryde at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Gladesville vs North Ryde?
- Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and North Ryde has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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