Rylstone NSW

Postcode 2849 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Rylstone is a small community in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2849). With a population of 904, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Rylstone is $540,000, having increased 2.9% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $280 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Rylstone is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 989, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 30 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Rylstone offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($540K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$540K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.3x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.9% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$540K
2.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
904
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,113
Personal Income /wk$579
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops30
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA989
Total Students99
Government1
Rylstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989
HOSPITALS (1)
Rylstone Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: 2026