Average rent in West Ryde - Meadowbank, NSW — 2026

West Ryde - Meadowbank sits in the Ryde local government area, 13km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 20,102 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $420/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 46% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,102

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
13 km
Households renting
46%
Separate houses
32%
Flats / apartments
60%
Born overseas
53%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ryde

Renting in West Ryde - Meadowbank

Rent in West Ryde - Meadowbank sits near the New South Wales median ($424/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $420/week. What stands out is the renter share — 46% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 32% separate houses and 60% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 20,102, median age 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 53% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 13km from Sydney, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in West Ryde - Meadowbank?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in West Ryde - Meadowbank, NSW was $420. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does West Ryde - Meadowbank rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. West Ryde - Meadowbank sat at $420 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 13km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (32% separate houses, 60% flats here).
Which suburbs near West Ryde - Meadowbank have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than West Ryde - Meadowbank's $420/week (ABS 2021) include Warragamba - Silverdale, Bargo, Bankstown - South. Roselands, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, Shellharbour - Oak Flats sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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