Rye Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Rye Park NSW is 230 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rye Park is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Rye Park is $170 per week ($737 per month). Rye Park has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Rye Park has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rye Park is China. The most common religion is No religion (33.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rye Park is $1,400.

There were 9 recorded offences in Rye Park in 2025-26, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

Population
230
Census 2021
Median income
$612/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$170/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Rye Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Rye Park is $612 a week, 20% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,697th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $170 a week, $215 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 13.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRye ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$612/wk$765/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$1,300/wk$1,704/wk −24%$1,637/wk
Rent$170/wk$385/wk −56%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,400/mo$1,965/mo −29%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income13.1%22.6% −9.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Rye Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Rye Park Population

230 residents at the 2021 Census.

Rye Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
Ranked 6,898 of 14,663
Median Rent
$170/wk
$737 per month
Ranked 8,038 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Rye Park Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,300/wk
Median rent $170/wk
Rent to income 13.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Rye Park against your income

About $5,633 a month
Median rent $170/wk
Left after rent $1,130/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Rye Park Map

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People in Rye Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (110) Female 52.0% (119)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
230 people · 326.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
2.2%
England
1.3%
New Zealand
1.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.2%
Spanish
1.7%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.8%
Australian
42.6%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
11.7%
German
2.6%
Italian
2.6%
Chinese
2.2%
Spanish
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
33.5%
Catholic
19.6%
Uniting Church
13.9%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
11.3%
Christian (other)
7.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.9% 109
Separated
1.5% 3
Divorced
9.2% 18
Widowed
4.6% 9
Never married
28.7% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.9%
Couple: children under 15
30.3%
Couple: no children under 15
19.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.7%
2 persons
46.1%
3 persons
10.5%
4 persons
10.5%
5 persons
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Rye Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 82 occupied private dwellings in Rye Park at the 2021 Census, 9.8% were rented, 54.9% owned outright and 24.4% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
54.9% 45 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.4% 20 dwellings
Rented
9.8% 8 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.7% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.7%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
31.2%
5 bedrooms
6.5%
6+ bedrooms
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
20.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.7%
2 vehicles
34.2%
3 vehicles
27.4%
4+ vehicles
24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Rye Park

Employment

Employed full-time
29.7% 51 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 42 people
Unemployed
5.8% 10 people
Not in labour force
40.1% 69 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Managers
39.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.1%
Labourers
9.4%
Sales Workers
7.8%
Community & Personal Service
4.7%
Professionals
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
17.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
11.5%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
1.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.6%
Walked only
8.6%
Did not go to work
8.6%
Truck
5.7%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Other
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.5%
Bachelor Degree
15.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.5%
Certificate I/II
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
38.5%
Engineering
12.3%
Architecture & Building
9.2%
Society & Culture
9.2%
Health
7.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.7%
Education
7.7%
Management & Commerce
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
25.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%
Secondary: Catholic
20.0%
Primary: Catholic
12.5%
Primary: Government
10.0%
Pre-school
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.5%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
22
Arthritis
15
Diabetes
10
Asthma
9
Heart disease
7
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
21.8% 37
Did not provide
78.2% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
27.1% 46
Not a volunteer
72.9% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.8% 5
Never served
97.2% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.3%
1 child
8.0%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
16.0%
4 children
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
5
1971: 1980
7
2001: 2010
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
22.2%
moved in the last 5 years
10.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
186
Moved from NSW
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
18.6%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Rye Park Crime Statistics

9 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
5
Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rye Park

What is the population of Rye Park NSW?

The population of Rye Park NSW is 230 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km². Rye Park is ranked #6,604 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rye Park?

The median personal income in Rye Park NSW is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year. The median household income is $1,300 per week. Family income is $1,687 per week. Rye Park is ranked #6,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rye Park?

Median rent in Rye Park NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month). Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Rye Park ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rye Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rye Park NSW is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rye Park?

The median age in Rye Park NSW is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rye Park a good suburb to live in?

Rye Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 230. The median income is $612/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13470. All dollar figures in AUD.