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Rylstone NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rylstone, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Rylstone NSW is 904 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rylstone is $579 per week ($30,108 per year). Median rent in Rylstone is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rylstone has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Rylstone has a population density of 7.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Rylstone is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rylstone is $1,300.
There were 9 recorded offences in Rylstone in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).
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Rylstone Population
Rylstone Median Income & Rent
Rylstone Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Rylstone Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rylstone Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rylstone Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Rylstone Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Rylstone Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Rylstone Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Rylstone Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Rylstone Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Rylstone Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Rylstone Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Rylstone Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Rylstone Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Rylstone Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Rylstone Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Rylstone School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Rylstone Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Rylstone Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Rylstone Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Rylstone How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Rylstone Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Rylstone Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Rylstone Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Rylstone Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Rylstone Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Rylstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Rylstone Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Rylstone Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Rylstone Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Rylstone Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Rylstone When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Rylstone Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Rylstone Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Rylstone Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Rylstone Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Rylstone Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Rylstone Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rylstone
What is the population of Rylstone NSW?
The population of Rylstone NSW is 904 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.3 people per km².Rylstone is ranked #4,124 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Rylstone?
The median personal income in Rylstone NSW is $579 per week, or $30,108 per year.The median household income is $1,113 per week.Family income is $1,674 per week.Rylstone is ranked #7,394 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Rylstone?
Median rent in Rylstone NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 25.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rylstone ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Rylstone?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rylstone NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Rylstone?
The median age in Rylstone NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Rylstone a good suburb to live in?
Rylstone is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 904.The median income is $579/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.2% 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: 13472. All dollar figures in AUD.