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Suburb comparison

Gladesville vs West Ryde — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Gladesville commands a $544K premium on median property price over West Ryde; West Ryde is $60/wk cheaper per week to rent; West 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

West Ryde

2114

MetricGladesvilleWest Ryde
Median house price$2.82M$2.28M
Median unit price$798K$670K
Median weekly rent$740/wk$680/wk
Annual price growth+7.2%-0.9%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage3.5%3.6%
Schools in postcode25

Choose Gladesville if...

  • Gladesville leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose West Ryde if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Common questions

Is Gladesville or West Ryde more expensive?
Gladesville has the higher median house price ($2.82M) compared with $2.28M in West Ryde.
Which is better for renters — Gladesville or West Ryde?
Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Gladesville and $680/wk in West Ryde, making West Ryde the more affordable rental market.
Is Gladesville or West 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 West Ryde?
Gladesville has 2 schools in the postcode, and West Ryde has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Gladesville 2111West Ryde 2114