Ryhope at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
35
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Ryhope.
The postcode for Ryhope is 2283 (NSW).
Ryhope (2283) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Ryhope has roughly 35 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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What it’s like to live here.
Ryhope 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ryhope's population at 35, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
35
Median age
49
Family households
100%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$293/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
35
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ryhope.
Local schools for Ryhope
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Government School Catchment
Awaba Public School
Blackalls Park Public School
Biraban Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ryhope.
- What is the Ryhope postcode?
- Ryhope is in the 2283 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Ryhope?
- Ryhope is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2283, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ryhope?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $293.
- What schools are in Ryhope?
- There are 20 schools serving Ryhope on this page, including Awaba Public School, Blackalls Park Public School, Biraban Public School.
- How walkable is Ryhope?
- Ryhope has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ryhope?
- Ryhope is close to Awaba, Freemans Waterhole, Wakefield, Fassifern, Blackalls Park.
- What is the population of Ryhope?
- The population of Ryhope is approximately 35 (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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