Ryhope NSW

Postcode 2283 · Lake Macquarie LGA

Ryhope is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2283). With a population of 35, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, clerical & administrative, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Ryhope is $30,000, having dropped significantly 25% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $620. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 107.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,817.

The crime rate in the Lake Macquarie LGA is below average at 3,396 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ryhope offers a gross rental yield of 107.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($30K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 0.4x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -25.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield107.5% High Yield
Price vs State$30K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability0.4x Affordable
Price Momentum-25.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education6/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$30K
-25% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
POPULATION
35
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$474
Mortgage /mth$2,817
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
Data: 2025