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NSW · Mid-Western Regional Council
Rylstone, 2849
Est. population · Jun 2025
881
Growth (1 yr)
-0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.7%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,113/wk
Employment rate
46.6%
Languages at home
3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- National parks
Suburb profile
Rylstone is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Western Regional Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Rylstone snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
881
-0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#245
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
32nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
42nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 36.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4449th in Australia
- State rank
- 1413th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #245 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #519 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
881(June 2025)
-0.7% annual · -1.7% over 5 years · 3th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.7%
- 5-year growth
- -1.7%
- Change in 1 year
- -6
- Change in 5 years
- -15
- Growth rank in NSW
- 3th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~850), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 904
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,113
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 440
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 46.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 377 / 7 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 46
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 22
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +12.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order7
- Domestic Violence Related Assault4
- Fraud8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment14
- Malicious Damage To Property12
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 989
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 42th
School list
- Rylstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 99 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
64 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bylong Valley Way At Lue Rd
- Mudgee St Opp Rylstone Public School
- Rylstone Coach Stop
- Rylstone Hospital Coach Stop
- Rylstone Hospital, Ilford Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 64 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.42
Other(1)
- Rylstone RacetrackTrack
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- George Deveigne ParkPark
- Jack Tindale ParkPark
- Pioneer ParkPark
- Rylstone Rotary ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Rylstone Health Service (6.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Rylstone Health ServiceFitzgerald StreetHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 221 mm · ~28 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 163 mm · ~20 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 130 mm · ~16 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 22 proposals
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)16 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)2 CLUBHOUSE ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)38 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)36 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)32 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)34 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)26 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)15 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)18 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)12 CLUBHOUSE ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Supporting Development40 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility40 CALDERWOOD ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
June 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Sculptures and artworks90 BARTLETTS ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 WIRRAWAY ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Specialised Retail Premises23 LOUEE STREET RYLSTONE 2849Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Air transport premises13 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
May 2026
- Subdivision3 MELLON STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision2222 BYLONG VALLEY WAY RYLSTONE 2849Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure141 CALDERWOOD ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; General industry2059 BYLONG VALLEY WAY RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation427 COXS CREEK ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 TONGBONG ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 STAGGERWING ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Infrastructure104 TONGBONG ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport8 BORONIA ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station19 LOUEE STREET RYLSTONE 2849Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 CLUBHOUSE ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision27 ILFORD ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure80 CARWELL STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 COOMBER STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 COX STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 BORONIA ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation730 COXS CREEK ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision7 ARMSTRONG STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
March 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Residential Accommodation2 STAGGERWING ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure90A MUDGEE STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 BORONIA ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)13 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development30 AERODROME ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 ARMSTRONG STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 COOMBER STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 COOMBER STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
2024· 10 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 ARMSTRONG STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport108 LOUEE STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision3 MELLON STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport49 MUDGEE STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks2 STAGGERWING ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure69 MUDGEE STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Subdivision7 ARMSTRONG STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 SHORT STREET RYLSTONE 2849Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 GREVILLEA GROVE RYLSTONE 2849Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool150 TONGBONG ROAD RYLSTONE 2849Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Bridge View Inn28-30 Louee Street RylstoneSHR
- Rylstone railway Station GroupWallerawang-Gwabegar railway, RylstoneSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Calare
- Member of Parliament
- Andrew GEE (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,664
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 48.8 km away).
Coalition 59.9%Labor 40.1%
2.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +11.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RylstoneLabor 39.1% · Coalition 60.9% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- KandosLabor 49.6% · Coalition 50.4% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
- IlfordLabor 24.6% · Coalition 75.4% TPP (2025)26.5 km away
- Mudgee SouthLabor 37.6% · Coalition 62.4% TPP (2025)40.5 km away
- MudgeeLabor 39.1% · Coalition 60.9% TPP (2025)40.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Mid-Western Regional Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.