Rydal NSW

Postcode 2790 · Lithgow LGA

Rydal is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lithgow local government area (postcode 2790). With a population of 163, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 53. Households earn a median income of $69K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Rydal is $888,000, having dropped significantly 42.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Lithgow LGA is moderate at 4,769 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Rydal offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($888K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -42.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$888K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.9x Stretched
Price Momentum-42.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$888K
-42.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
163
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age53
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,325
Personal Income /wk$657
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Lithgow LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,769
Total Incidents989
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025