Rye Park NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rye Park, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

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 religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. 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).

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Rye Park Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rye Park Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
#6898 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$170/wk
$737 per month
#8038 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Rye Park 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)

Rye Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.2% 45 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.8% 20 dwellings

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

Rye Park Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rye Park Religion

No Religion
33.5%
Catholic
19.6%
Uniting Church
13.9%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
11.3%
Christian (other)
7.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rye Park 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%

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

Rye Park Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Rye Park Employment

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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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rye Park 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

Rye Park Marital Status

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rye Park Ancestry

English
38.2%
Australian
34.0%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
9.4%
German
2.1%
Italian
2.1%
Chinese
1.7%
Spanish
1.4%
Other
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rye Park 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

Rye Park Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.3% 26
No need for assistance
93.7% 384

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

Rye Park Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.1% 46
Not a volunteer
72.9% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
419
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park Military Service

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Previously served
2.8% 5
👤
Never served
97.2% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rye Park Unpaid Carers

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rye Park 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

Rye Park When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
7
2001–2010
5

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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park 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

Rye Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address
186
Moved from NSW
11

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

Rye Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rye Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

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

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Rye Park Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
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.

If you earn X in Rye Park

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rye Park vs State & National Average

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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 NSW average of $781/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.