Rydal at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
163
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Rydal.
The postcode for Rydal is 2790 (NSW).
Rydal (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Rydal has roughly 163 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rydal scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rydal's population at 163, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 41% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
163
Median age
53
Family households
64%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
163
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rydal.
Local schools for Rydal
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Government School Catchment
Wallerawang Public School
Non-Government Schools
La Salle Academy Lithgow
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Frequently asked
About Rydal.
- What is the Rydal postcode?
- Rydal is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Rydal?
- Rydal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rydal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Rydal?
- There are 2 schools serving Rydal on this page, including Wallerawang Public School, La Salle Academy Lithgow.
- How walkable is Rydal?
- Rydal has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rydal?
- Rydal is close to Mount Lambie, Wallerawang, South Bowenfels, Bowenfels, Sodwalls.
- What is the population of Rydal?
- The population of Rydal is approximately 163 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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