The size of Ryan is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 10.7% of total area. The population of Ryan in 2011 was 1,450 people. By 2016 the population was 156 showing a population decline of 89.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ryan is 40-49 years. Households in Ryan are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ryan work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2011, 49.4% of the homes in Ryan were owner-occupied compared with 60% in 2016.