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Denistone East vs West Ryde

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Denistone East scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

Denistone EastWest Ryde
Active3215
Safety9140
Wealth6033
Value1685
Parks9646
Cafés1350
Transit8873
Green space5137
Active & healthy4440
Schools nearby (OSM)7664
Median rent$650/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,853,000$2,450,000
House sales this quarter52—
Population2,29213,171
Full profile Denistone East in full West Ryde in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Denistone East safer than West Ryde?

Denistone East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Denistone East or West Ryde?

West Ryde has the lower median house price of the two ($2,450,000 vs $2,853,000).

Should I live in Denistone East or West Ryde?

Denistone East scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Denistone East or West Ryde.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →