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Ryanston VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ryanston VIC is 324 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ryanston is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Ryanston is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Ryanston has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Ryanston has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ryanston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ryanston is $2,167.

There were 9 recorded offences in Ryanston in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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Ryanston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ryanston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

#4273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ryanston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (174) Female 46.0% (148)

Population Density

6.0

people per km²

324 people · 54.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,699

Family income/wk

Ryanston 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 & Locality (SAL)

Ryanston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.4% 61 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 40 dwellings

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

Ryanston Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

4.3%

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

Ryanston Religion

No Religion

54.6%

Catholic

14.7%

Not stated

12.7%

Anglican

8.2%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Buddhism

2.6%

Baptist

2.0%

Islam

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ryanston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Ryanston Employment

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Employed full-time

33.0% 75 people

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Employed part-time

26.4% 60 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

38.3% 87 people

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

Ryanston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.6%

Bachelor Degree

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.1%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Ryanston Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Professionals

23.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Labourers

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

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

Ryanston Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Society & Culture

17.8%

Engineering

14.0%

Architecture & Building

14.0%

Health

11.2%

Education

10.3%

Information Technology

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.7%

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

Ryanston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ryanston Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ryanston Marital Status

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Married

64.5% 176

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Separated

2.6% 7

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Divorced

9.2% 25

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Widowed

2.9% 8

👤

Never married

20.9% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ryanston Ancestry

English

36.7%

Australian

29.1%

Scottish

10.9%

Irish

8.6%

Other

4.9%

Italian

3.0%

German

2.6%

Dutch

1.4%

French

1.2%

Maltese

0.9%

South African

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ryanston School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.3%

Primary — Catholic

19.0%

Primary — Government

17.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.5%

Vocational Education

12.1%

Pre-school

6.9%

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

Ryanston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.1% 42

✅

No need for assistance

92.9% 550

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

Ryanston Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.5% 60

—

Not a volunteer

75.5% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ryanston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ryanston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.3%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Other

4.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.6%

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

Ryanston Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.6%

2 vehicles

43.4%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

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

Ryanston Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.2%

3 bedrooms

56.3%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

5.0%

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

Ryanston Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

39.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ryanston Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

590

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ryanston Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Kidney disease

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

Ryanston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

11.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

1.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ryanston Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.9%

Couple — children under 15

35.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ryanston Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 8

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Never served

96.8% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ryanston Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 48

—

Did not provide

80.6% 199

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ryanston Children Ever Born

No children

9.0%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

41.8%

4 children

6.0%

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

Ryanston When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Ryanston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.9%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.3%

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

Ryanston Household Size

1 person

19.3%

2 persons

44.5%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

10.9%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ryanston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

260

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Ryanston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ryanston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Assault

Property Damage

Theft

Drug Offences

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Ryanston Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,553/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.5%

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

If you earn X in Ryanston

Your weekly income

≈ $6,730/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,203/wk

Rent share 22.5%

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Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $170/wk

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Income: $653/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $682/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $90/wk

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Income: $726/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $65/wk

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Income: $813/wk Rent: $306/wk Save: $44/wk

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Income: $749/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Numurkah

Income: $613/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $140/wk

Cobden

Income: $631/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $130/wk

Ryanston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Creightons Creek

Pop: 162 Income: $850/wk Rent: $250/wk

Laharum

Pop: 162 Income: $850/wk Rent: $185/wk

Tresco

Pop: 162 Income: $510/wk Rent: $170/wk

Clarendon (Vic.)

Pop: 163 Income: $827/wk Rent: $350/wk

Vinifera

Pop: 163 Income: $725/wk Rent: $135/wk

Westbury (Vic.)

Pop: 163 Income: $585/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryanston

What is the population of Ryanston VIC?

The population of Ryanston VIC is 324 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².Ryanston is ranked #5,859 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ryanston?

The median personal income in Ryanston VIC is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,553 per week.Family income is $1,699 per week.Ryanston is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ryanston?

Median rent in Ryanston VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ryanston ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ryanston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ryanston VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ryanston?

The median age in Ryanston VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ryanston a good suburb to live in?

Ryanston is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 324.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 22219. All dollar figures in AUD.