Rylstone at a glance
Walk score
72
Very walkable
Population
904
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Rylstone.
The postcode for Rylstone is 2849 (NSW).
Rylstone (2849) sits in the Singleton region of NSW.
Rylstone has roughly 904 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rylstone scores 72/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rylstone's population at 904, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
904
Median age
54
Family households
62%
Lone person
34%
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)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
904
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
47
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.
72
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rylstone.
Local schools for Rylstone
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Government School Catchment
Rylstone Public School
Kandos High School
Kandos Public School
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Frequently asked
About Rylstone.
- What is the Rylstone postcode?
- Rylstone is in the 2849 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
- Where is Rylstone?
- Rylstone is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2849, in the Singleton Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rylstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Rylstone?
- There are 3 schools serving Rylstone on this page, including Rylstone Public School, Kandos High School, Kandos Public School.
- How walkable is Rylstone?
- Rylstone has a Walk Score of 72 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rylstone?
- Rylstone is close to Pinnacle Swamp, Carwell, Kandos, Dabee, Coxs Crown.
- What is the population of Rylstone?
- The population of Rylstone is approximately 904 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
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