Affluent and leafy Ryde nestles within the geograhic heartland of metropolitan Sydney, host to a diverse and upwardly mobile population.
Its right near the dynamic specialist centre that comprises North Ryde, Macquarie Park and Macquarie University, home to numerous businesses specialising in growth sectors such as high-tech digital, IT&T, pharmaceuticals, biomedical services, media, research and export development. Global corporations including Sony, Microsoft, Honeywell, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, McGraw-Hill, Toshiba and Fujitsu have their head offices here, alongside emerging and national firms.
The Ryde specialist area attracts highly skilled workers from across the metropolitan region.
Transport BUS More than 12 state transit bus services operate direct from Top Rydes doorstep, including the M52 express to the Sydney CBD. Residents can also take the Top Ryder, a free bus service that links the centre Monday to Saturday with Gladesville, Eastwood, West Ryde and Meadowbank.
TRAIN Top Ryde is a short ride from two major railway stations, West Ryde (1.8 km from the centre) and Meadowbank (1.9 km).
FERRY Residents can also enjoy daily travel to Parramatta, North Sydney or the CBD by Rivercat, with Meadowbank Wharf just 1.8 km from the centre.
Education PRIVATE SCHOOL One of many respected schools in the nearby area, Holy Cross College Ryde only 1.6kms away has 10 hectares of landscaped grounds, heritage sandstone buildings and a long and proud sporting and academic tradition. The schools facilities include an ultramodern library, gym and specialist rooms and equipment for a range of studies.Consistently high HSC scores place Holy Cross students in the states top 20 per cent.
UNIVERSITY One of Australias most respected academic institutions, Macquarie University a short 4.5kms away offers four faculties Business and Economics, Science, Human Sciences and Arts and boasts Australias largest exchange student program
