Rydal, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rydal is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 163 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,325 /week
- Median personal income
- $657 /week
- Median family income
- $2,049 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Wallerawang Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 4 bus stops
- Cartwright St Before New St
- Bathurst St Opp Rydal Station
- Rydal Station, Bathurst St
- Rydal Station, Platform 1
- New St Before Bathurst St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 parks and reserves
- 1 library
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 99.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 51.6% of the 64 resolvable premises in Rydal. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 48.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 51.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rydal?
Rydal (NSW 2790) had 163 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Rydal?
The median advertised rent in Rydal is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rydal?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Rydal covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wallerawang Public School (8.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rydal?
Rydal is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (51.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rydal?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Rydal?
In Rydal, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (99.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rydal?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rydal centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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