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Rye Park

NSW 2586 • New South Wales

230
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
326.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalRemote
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About Rye Park

Rye Park is a small historic village in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, located within the Hilltops Council local government area. The town sits approximately 305 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 107 kilometres north of Canberra, near the junction of the Southern Tablelands and South-West Slopes. With a population of around 230 across a large rural area of 326 square kilometres, Rye Park is one of the more remote settlements in the Hilltops region, with a median household income of $39,664 reflecting its rural agricultural economy.

First settled in the 1840s as a farming community, Rye Park has long been associated with fine merino wool and meat production and retains its pastoral heritage today. The nearby Rye Park Wind Farm is a contemporary addition to the landscape. Wildlife is abundant — the area is a bird-watching haven with over 100 recorded species — and the creeklines of Pudman Creek and Lagoon Creek are lined with magnificent old trees. Yass (approximately 30 minutes south) is the closest town for services, while Boorowa (20 minutes west) offers additional community facilities.

Rye Park falls under postcode 2586 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2586
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.38°, 148.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
326.38 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2586

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2586, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,664
Median 2023–24
$48,565
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,237

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2586; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Yass or Goulburn No scheduled public bus to Rye Park

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
305 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Yass Junction for occasional Main South line trains to Sydney (~3 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min to Sydney; 1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 40 min to Canberra
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs to Sydney; 1 hr 15 min to Canberra

🛣️ Hume Highway (M31) is accessible via Yass (~30 min south); Canberra Airport offers flights for longer trips

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rye Park is a remote rural village with minimal local services; all shopping and healthcare requires driving to Yass or Boorowa

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
230
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hilltops Local Government Area, which contains Rye Park. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
155.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
129.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
414.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
176.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Hilltops →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rye Park known for? +

Rye Park is known for its long history of fine merino wool and meat production dating back to the 1840s. The area is also noted for exceptional birdwatching (100+ recorded species), scenic creek landscapes, and the Rye Park Wind Farm on the edge of the Southern Tablelands.

How far is Rye Park from Sydney and Canberra? +

Rye Park is approximately 305 kilometres south-west of Sydney (around 3 to 3.5 hours by car) and about 107 kilometres north of Canberra (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car).

Does Rye Park have public transport? +

Rye Park has no public transport services. There is no bus or local rail; the nearest rail connection is Yass Junction (approximately 35km south), with limited services on the Main South line to Sydney.

What is the population of Rye Park? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rye Park has a population of approximately 230 residents, spread across a large rural area of around 326 square kilometres within the Hilltops Council local government area.

Is Rye Park a good place to live? +

Rye Park suits those who value a genuinely rural lifestyle, wide open spaces, and a close-knit farming community. Its relative isolation means services require travel to Yass or Boorowa, but the natural environment, wildlife, and peaceful character of the Southern Tablelands are significant lifestyle appeals.

What is the postcode for Rye Park? +

The postcode for Rye Park, New South Wales is 2586, which it shares with several other Southern Tablelands localities including Boorowa and Galong.

Is Rye Park a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rye Park is part of the Hilltops LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.