Ryhope Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ryhope Compares
Ryhope vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ryhope | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,817 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 13.0% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2283 covers Ryhope, an inland suburb of Sydney about 102 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Lake Macquarie.
According to the 2021 Census, Ryhope has a population of 35 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 8 (22.9% of residents).
Housing in Ryhope includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,817, 11 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ryhope scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Ryhope is part of the Lake Macquarie - West statistical area in New South Wales.
Ryhope Details
| Postcode | 2283 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 35 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $474/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,817 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 21/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (22.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.9895624 |
| Longitude | 151.5282025 |
| Distance from Sydney | 102 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Lake Macquarie - West |
| Local Government | Lake Macquarie |
| Federal Electorate | Hunter |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (25.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (45.7%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (20.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (14.3%) |
| Asthma | 5 (14.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (14.3%) |
| Cancer | 5 (14.3%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (11.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (23.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (76.9%) |
Suburbs Near Ryhope
Same Postcode (2283)
More Ryhope Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.