Rhymney VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rhymney, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rhymney VIC is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rhymney is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Rhymney is $70 per week ($303 per month). Rhymney has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Rhymney has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rhymney is $1,800.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rhymney in 2025-25, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Rhymney Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rhymney Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
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Median Rent
$70/wk
$303 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rhymney Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (31) Female 46.6% (27)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
56 people · 53.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Rhymney Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rhymney Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.0% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rhymney Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Rhymney Religion

No Religion
47.7%
Anglican
22.7%
Catholic
22.7%
Not stated
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rhymney Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rhymney Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 22 people
Employed part-time
15.9% 7 people
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Not in labour force
34.1% 15 people

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

Rhymney Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.8%
Certificate III/IV
46.2%

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

Rhymney Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Professionals
33.3%

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

Rhymney Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
20.0%
Education
20.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Health
15.0%

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

Rhymney Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rhymney Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
26.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rhymney Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 24
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Divorced
8.3% 4
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Widowed
10.4% 5
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Never married
31.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rhymney Ancestry

Australian
34.1%
English
29.3%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
9.8%
Chinese
4.9%
German
4.9%
Other
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rhymney School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
70.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%

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

Rhymney Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 91

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

Rhymney Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.9% 13
Not a volunteer
71.1% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rhymney Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rhymney How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Walked only
17.4%
Did not go to work
13.0%

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

Rhymney Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
15.8%
3 vehicles
36.8%
4+ vehicles
26.3%

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

Rhymney Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
24.0%
3 bedrooms
32.0%
4 bedrooms
24.0%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Rhymney Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
24.5%
moved in the last 5 years
73.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rhymney Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
87
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rhymney Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
6
Mental health
4

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

Rhymney Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.4%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rhymney Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children
27.3%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%
One parent — no children under 15
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rhymney Military Service

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Previously served
7.3% 3
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Never served
92.7% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rhymney Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.8% 14
Did not provide
70.2% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rhymney Children Ever Born

3 children
42.9%
5+ children
57.1%

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

Rhymney Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.6%
5–14 hours
26.5%
15–29 hours
10.2%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.4%

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

Rhymney Household Size

1 person
19.0%
2 persons
38.1%
3 persons
19.0%
6+ persons
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rhymney Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rhymney Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Rhymney Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $70/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.3%

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

If you earn X in Rhymney

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $70/wk
Left after rent $1,554/wk
Rent share 4.3%

Rhymney vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhymney

What is the population of Rhymney VIC?

The population of Rhymney VIC is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Rhymney?

The median personal income in Rhymney VIC is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Rhymney?

Median rent in Rhymney VIC is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 4.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rhymney?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rhymney VIC is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rhymney?

The median age in Rhymney VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rhymney a good suburb to live in?

Rhymney is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 56.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.3% 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: 22165. All dollar figures in AUD.