City of Ryde
Putney
A small Parramatta River suburb between Meadowbank and Gladesville, with Putney Park, the Putney heritage swimming baths and the ferry wharf the social anchors. Mostly Federation cottages, post-war brick homes and waterfront apartments. Suits established families and downsizers wanting harbour-side living at substantially lower prices than Hunters Hill.
- To CBD
- ~25 min
- Schools profiled
- 3
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
No station in suburb; closest are Meadowbank (T9) 8–12 min by bus and West Ryde (T9) 10 min by bus. From Meadowbank: Strathfield 5 min, Central 16 min.
- Buses
Routes 506, 538 along Pellisier Road and Frances Road. Top Ryde 6 min, Meadowbank 8 min, Macquarie Park 16 min.
- Ferry
- Parramatta River
Kissing Point wharf (north Putney) to Sydney Olympic Park 12 min, Parramatta 24 min, Circular Quay 45 min.
- By car
- Motorway access
Lane Cove Tunnel via Burns Bay Road; M4 via Concord Road.
Drive times off-peakSydney CBD 25 min, North Sydney 22 min, Chatswood 16 min, Macquarie Park 8 min, Parramatta 14 min, Sydney Olympic Park 8 min.
Local life
What's in Putney
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
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restaurantWe Thai Cuisine
A popular restaurant in Putney (4★ · 151 reviews). Shop 5/90 Charles Street, Putney
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restaurantPutney Charcoal
A popular restaurant in Putney (4.4★ · 298 reviews). 88 Charles Street, Putney
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restaurantDa Bruno Pizzeria
A popular restaurant in Putney (4.1★ · 139 reviews). 213 Morrison Road, Putney
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landmarkMorrison Bay Park
A popular landmark in Putney (4.4★ · 394 reviews). Frances Road, Putney
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landmarkKissing Point Park Putney
A popular landmark in Putney (4.5★ · 805 reviews). 87 Waterview Street, Putney
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landmarkKissing Point Park Boat Ramp
A popular landmark in Putney (4.2★ · 82 reviews). Waterview Street, Putney
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landmarkWangal Reserve
A popular landmark in Putney (4.6★ · 231 reviews). 38A Hilly Street, Mortlake
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landmarkSettlers Park
A popular landmark in Putney (4.1★ · 55 reviews). 8 Waterview Street, Putney
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Putney Public; secondary: Marsden High School.
Primary
- Putney Public SchoolPublic
Catchment primary
Secondary
- Marsden High SchoolPublic
Catchment public secondary
- Holy Cross CollegeCatholic
Catholic boys' school in nearby Ryde
Real estate
Medians (2026)
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The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Parramatta River ferry from Kissing Point
- Putney Park and heritage swimming baths
- Quiet riverside character
- Mix of Federation cottages and waterfront apartments
Watch outs
- No train station; bus and ferry only
- Limited shopping; locals drive to Top Ryde or Meadowbank
- 25-minute commute to CBD
- Premium for waterfront properties
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