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Rhynie SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rhynie, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rhynie SA is 138 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rhynie is $470 per week ($24,440 per year). Median rent in Rhynie is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rhynie has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Rhynie has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rhynie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rhynie is $1,134.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rhynie in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (2 offences).

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Rhynie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rhynie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$470/wk

$24,440 per year

#8507 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,134/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Rhynie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.9% (81) Female 42.1% (59)

Population Density

4.3

people per km²

138 people · 32.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,275

Family income/wk

Rhynie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rhynie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 31 dwellings

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

Rhynie Country of Birth

Australia

85.5%

England

14.5%

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

Rhynie Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Catholic

14.6%

Anglican

13.1%

Not stated

9.2%

Christian (other)

6.2%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Lutheran

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rhynie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

30.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Rhynie Employment

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Employed full-time

24.8% 29 people

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Employed part-time

19.7% 23 people

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Unemployed

7.7% 9 people

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Not in labour force

47.9% 56 people

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

Rhynie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.0%

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

Rhynie Occupation

Professionals

26.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

23.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.2%

Managers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.4%

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

Rhynie Field of Study

Engineering

36.4%

Agriculture & Environment

27.3%

Health

18.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

18.2%

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

Rhynie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rhynie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

12.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

17.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rhynie Marital Status

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Married

56.3% 72

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Separated

2.3% 3

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Divorced

15.6% 20

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Widowed

4.7% 6

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Never married

21.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rhynie Ancestry

English

45.7%

Australian

29.6%

Irish

5.9%

Scottish

5.9%

German

3.8%

Italian

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Filipino

2.2%

Other

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rhynie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

34.6%

Vocational Education

26.9%

Primary — Government

23.1%

Pre-school

15.4%

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

Rhynie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 12

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 260

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

Rhynie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.1% 32

—

Not a volunteer

72.9% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rhynie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

23.5%

$800-$999/mo

29.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rhynie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.5%

Did not go to work

17.5%

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

Rhynie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.6%

2 vehicles

47.1%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Rhynie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

56.5%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.8%

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

Rhynie Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

27.0%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rhynie Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

268

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rhynie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Rhynie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

12.4%

$400-$499/wk

12.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rhynie Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.6%

Couple — children under 15

20.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rhynie Military Service

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Previously served

11.8% 14

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Never served

88.2% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rhynie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 14

—

Did not provide

88.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rhynie Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

1 child

13.2%

2 children

47.4%

4 children

10.5%

5+ children

7.9%

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

Rhynie When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Rhynie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.5%

5–14 hours

26.6%

15–29 hours

20.2%

30+ hours

20.2%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Rhynie Household Size

1 person

33.8%

2 persons

41.9%

3 persons

8.1%

4 persons

10.8%

6+ persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rhynie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Rhynie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rhynie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Rhynie Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $912/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Rhynie

Your weekly income

≈ $3,952/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $712/wk

Rent share 21.9%

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Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

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Rhynie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cooke Plains

Pop: 69 Income: $606/wk Rent: $120/wk

Butler (SA)

Pop: 69 Income: $828/wk Rent: $120/wk

Kybunga

Pop: 69 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Marble Hill

Pop: 69 Income: $933/wk Rent: $490/wk

Moppa

Pop: 69 Income: $784/wk Rent: $200/wk

Port Rickaby

Pop: 69 Income: $492/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhynie

What is the population of Rhynie SA?

The population of Rhynie SA is 138 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Rhynie is ranked #7,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rhynie?

The median personal income in Rhynie SA is $470 per week, or $24,440 per year.The median household income is $912 per week.Family income is $1,275 per week.Rhynie is ranked #8,507 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rhynie?

Median rent in Rhynie SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rhynie ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rhynie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rhynie SA is $1,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rhynie?

The median age in Rhynie SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rhynie a good suburb to live in?

Rhynie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 138.The median income is $470/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41255. All dollar figures in AUD.