Ryeford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
54
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Ryeford.
The postcode for Ryeford is 4361 (QLD).
Ryeford (4361) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Ryeford has roughly 54 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Ryeford scores 0/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ryeford's population at 54, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
54
Median age
49
Family households
76%
Lone person
38%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
54
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,470
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ryeford.
Local schools for Ryeford
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Government School Catchment
Back Plains State School
Clifton State School
Clifton State High School
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Frequently asked
About Ryeford.
- What is the Ryeford postcode?
- Ryeford is in the 4361 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- Where is Ryeford?
- Ryeford is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4361, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Ryeford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Ryeford?
- There are 4 schools serving Ryeford on this page, including Back Plains State School, Clifton State School, St Francis De Sales School.
- How walkable is Ryeford?
- Ryeford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ryeford?
- Ryeford is close to Sandy Camp, Mount Molar, Back Plains, Kings Creek, Elphinstone.
- What is the population of Ryeford?
- The population of Ryeford is approximately 54 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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