Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. East Ryde scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| East Ryde | Lane Cove West | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 29 | 78 |
| Safety | 94 | 72 |
| Wealth | 91 | 81 |
| Value | 59 | 94 |
| Parks | 32 | 59 |
| Cafés | 13 | 50 |
| Transit | 3 | 54 |
| Green space | 88 | 80 |
| Active & healthy | 32 | 68 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 6 | 38 |
| Median rent | $735/wk | $570/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,700,000 | $3,425,000 |
| House sales this quarter | — | 46 |
| Population | 2,522 | 3,146 |
| Full profile | East Ryde in full | Lane Cove West 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.
East Ryde scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
East Ryde has the lower median house price of the two ($2,700,000 vs $3,425,000).
East Ryde scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for East Ryde or Lane Cove West.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →