An investigation is underway following a home invasion in North Ryde during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police say two men, both armed with handguns, entered the unit in Network Place about 3.20am before demanding money from two of the occupants.

The men had their faces covered with black balaclavas and ransacked the unit before leaving with a safe.

Police say a man aged 20 and a woman aged 18 were threatened by the men. A 27-year-old woman and a a 2-year-old child were also in the unit at the time. No one was injured.

Police are seeking information about the break in and believe the intruders were driving a red Audi station wagon prior to entering the unit.

Officers from Ryde Police Area Command have commenced inquiries.