Ryan

NSW 2658 • New South Wales

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
63.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful

About Ryan

Ryan is a small rural locality in southern New South Wales, situated in the Riverina approximately 20 kilometres north of Holbrook and 60 kilometres south of Wagga Wagga within the Greater Hume Shire. Covering around 64 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The locality lies in the foothill pastoral country between the Hume Highway corridor and the Snowy Mountains foothills, where sheep grazing and mixed farming are the primary land uses.

The Greater Hume Shire encompasses a broad agricultural and pastoral district along the New South Wales-Victoria border region. Holbrook, known for its distinctive HMAS Otway submarine monument on the main street, provides the nearest services including supermarkets and schools. Wagga Wagga is the major regional centre for the wider Riverina, offering hospitals, a university, airport, and extensive shopping approximately 60 kilometres to the north. Ryan offers a quiet rural lifestyle in one of NSW's most productive southern pastoral zones.

Ryan falls under postcode 2658 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2658
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.54°, 146.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
63.53 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Holbrook Station (Closed)
20 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Holbrook / Wagga Wagga N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
485 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Wagga Wagga (~60km away) to Central, approx. 5.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 5 to 5.5 hrs via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 4.75 hrs

🛣️ Hume Highway is the main arterial. Holbrook (~20km) and Wagga Wagga (~60km) are the nearest centres.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a vehicle is required for all errands, with Holbrook the nearest town approximately 20km away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryan known for? +

Ryan is a quiet rural locality in the NSW Riverina's Greater Hume Shire, known for sheep and cattle grazing in the pastoral country near Holbrook, the town famous for its submarine monument.

How far is Ryan from Holbrook? +

Ryan is approximately 20 kilometres north of Holbrook, a drive of around 15 to 20 minutes via Hume Highway-adjacent roads.

Does Ryan have public transport? +

Ryan has no public transport. The nearest rail service is at Wagga Wagga approximately 60 kilometres to the north, with NSW TrainLink services to Sydney Central.

What is the population of Ryan? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Ryan, consistent with its small rural pastoral character.

Is Ryan a good place to live? +

Ryan suits farming families in the southern Riverina who value the quiet pastoral landscapes near the Hume Highway, with Holbrook nearby for basics and Wagga Wagga accessible for major services.

What is the postcode for Ryan? +

The postcode for Ryan, New South Wales is 2658.