City of Ryde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City of RydeNew South Wales |
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Location in Metropolitan Sydney
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| • Density | 2,860.99/km2 (7,409.9/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 11 November 1870 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 40.651 km2 (15.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Jordan Lane | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Ryde | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Metropolitan Sydney | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Bennelong | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | City of Ryde | ||||||||||||||
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The City of Ryde is a special area in New South Wales, Australia, where local decisions are made. It's located in the Northern Sydney region. This area was first set up way back in 1870. Over the years, it grew and changed names, finally becoming known as the City of Ryde in 1992.
The City of Ryde stretches between two important rivers: the Parramatta River and the Lane Cove River. It covers an area of about 40.65 square kilometers. In 2016, around 116,302 people lived here. The person in charge, like a leader for the whole area, is the Mayor. Since 2022, the Mayor of the City of Ryde has been Jordan Lane.
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Exploring the City of Ryde
The City of Ryde is made up of many different neighborhoods, each with its own unique feel. These areas are called suburbs and localities.
What are the Suburbs in Ryde?
Here are some of the places you'll find within the City of Ryde:
- Chatswood West
- Denistone
- Denistone East
- Denistone West
- East Ryde
- Eastwood (shared with City of Parramatta Council)
- Gladesville (shared with Municipality of Hunter's Hill)
- Macquarie Centre
- Macquarie Park
- Macquarie University campus
- Marsfield
- Meadowbank
- Melrose Park (shared with City of Parramatta Council)
- North Ryde
- Putney
- Ryde
- Tennyson Point
- Top Ryde
- West Ryde
Who Lives in Ryde?
In 2016, there were over 116,000 people living in the City of Ryde. Slightly more than half of them were female. About 16% of the people were children aged 14 or younger. The average age of people living in Ryde was 36 years old.
The population of Ryde has been growing quite fast. Between 2006 and 2016, the number of people living there increased by almost 13%. This growth was faster than the average for all of Australia!
People in the City of Ryde come from many different backgrounds. Many homes speak more than one language, which shows how diverse the community is. While English is spoken by many, other languages like Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean are also very common. This mix of cultures makes Ryde a vibrant place to live.
Most people in Ryde live in houses, but there are also many apartments and townhouses. This mix of housing options helps different families find a place to call home.
Fun Things to Do: Granny Smith Festival
One of the most exciting events in the City of Ryde is the Granny Smith Festival. This big celebration happens every year in October in the suburb of Eastwood. It's a fun day for everyone, with lots of activities, food, and entertainment. The festival celebrates the famous Granny Smith apple, which was first grown in this area!
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Ryde Civic Centre (1964) was the council's main building for many years. It was taken down in 2021.
