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Suburb comparison

Henley vs West Ryde — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: 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

Henley

2111

Ryde

West Ryde

2114

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

Choose Henley if...

  • Henley leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics

Choose West Ryde if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Common questions

Is Henley or West Ryde more expensive?
Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Henley or West Ryde?
Median weekly rent is $740/wk in Henley and $680/wk in West Ryde, making West Ryde the more affordable rental market.
Is Henley 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 Henley vs West Ryde?
Henley has 2 schools in the postcode, and West Ryde has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Henley 2111West Ryde 2114