Ryde

Lifestyle

Welcome to Ryde, where a fabulous fusion of people and services, make it your quintessential Australian suburb through and through.

Just like the locals, the lifestyle in Ryde is wonderfully cosmopolitan with so much to choose from. For starters, it boasts a significantly major shopping centre with all the bells and whistles, plus a range of factory outlets in nearby Homebush, that will more than satisfy a serious fashionista.

There are a plethora of casual eateries to get your mouth watering, grassy parklands for stretching weary legs, and plenty of sporting activities to choose from, including the local bowling club to test your motor skills.

Ryde was also host of the 2000 Sydney Olympics water polo, making its state of the art Aquatic Leisure Centre a popular venue for swimming, basketball, indoor soccer and much more.

Schools and pools, cinemas and shops, libraries, vets and recreation galore… there’s so much to enjoy and see in Ryde, her residents are seriously spoilt for choice.

People

Diversity is alive and well in the bustling precinct of Ryde. Easy going students, mums with bubs, cosy couples and peaceful retirees, all rub shoulders and their background and nationalities are just as varied.

Homes

Ryde displays an eclectic mix of old and new properties. You’ll find traditional family size homes and apartments needing a little TLC, as well as sparkling new developments with chic modern style.

Demand for property is strong and it is not surprising as this metropolitan hub has every amenity imaginable.

Transport

+ Buses are main mode of public transport with Sydney Buses operating a number of services in Ryde to Marsfield, Macquarie Park, Hurstville, Campsie, Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Ermington, Milsons Point, Lane Cove, Macquarie Centre, Burwood, Concord, Strathfield, Rozelle, Pyrmont, West Ryde, Putney, North Ryde, Eastwood, Denistone and Denistone East
+ The closest training station is West Ryde

Schools

+ Ryde Public School is an attractive, well-resourced school, with expansive grounds teaching K-6
+ Ryde Secondary College is a co-educational high school, offering a comprehensive and quality education for all students from Years 7-12. It is a partially selective high school offering two academically selective classes in each year from Years 7-10.
+ Holy Cross College Ryde has fantastic facilities including Gym with weight training equipment, science labs, ten hectares of landscaped grounds and gardens including tennis and basketball courts; cricket net facilities; soccer and rugby grounds with change rooms

Shopping/Restaurants

+ Top Ryde City offers the perfect balance of casual dining, fresh food and shopping.
+ Nearby Macquarie Centre is becoming the mecca for shopping fanatics with the recently opened H&M & FM, Zara, Gap and Uniqlo adding an international flair
+ Lots of cafes to discover - in North Ryde visit Dining & Co; for those craving something sweet, a visit to Koi Dessert Kitchen at Blaxland Road will definitely satisfy!
+ A broad selection of food to choose from in Ryde - Sambal (Malaysian) on Lane Cove Road in North Ryde, Ivory Thai on Cox’s Road in North Ryde, Ribs and Rumps at Macquarie Park, Essence of North India on Wicks Road, are just a sampler!

Recreational Facilities

+ The Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre provides an extensive range of water rides, activities and programs for you to experience. You can spend time just surfing the waves or lapping it up in the pool.
+ Santa Rosa Park features a fenced playground, sportsfields, cycle path & walking track/path
+The Macquarie University Art Gallery shows 6-8 shows each year