Ruffy VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ruffy, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ruffy VIC is 164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ruffy is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Ruffy is $150 per week ($650 per month). Ruffy has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Ruffy has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ruffy is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruffy is $1,023.

There were 3 recorded offences in Ruffy in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Ruffy Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ruffy Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
#2541 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,023/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ruffy Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (92) Female 46.5% (80)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
164 people · 118.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Ruffy Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ruffy Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.4% 43 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
24.6% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ruffy Country of Birth

Australia
93.1%
England
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ruffy Religion

No Religion
46.9%
Catholic
18.5%
Not stated
14.8%
Anglican
7.4%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%
Buddhism
1.9%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ruffy Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ruffy Employment

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Employed full-time
38.4% 48 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 31 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.8% 46 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ruffy Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%
Postgraduate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor Degree
20.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ruffy Occupation

Managers
36.1%
Professionals
26.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.5%
Labourers
9.8%
Clerical & Administrative
6.6%
Community & Personal Service
4.9%
Sales Workers
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ruffy Field of Study

Engineering
19.2%
Agriculture & Environment
17.3%
Health
17.3%
Management & Commerce
13.5%
Education
11.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.6%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Society & Culture
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Ruffy Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ruffy Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.9%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ruffy Marital Status

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Married
54.0% 81
↔️
Separated
5.3% 8
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Divorced
9.3% 14
🕊️
Widowed
2.7% 4
👤
Never married
28.7% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ruffy Ancestry

English
30.9%
Australian
26.1%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
14.0%
Other
6.3%
German
3.9%
Filipino
1.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%
Welsh
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ruffy School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
50.0%
Primary — Government
25.0%
Primary — Catholic
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ruffy Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 6
No need for assistance
98.0% 297

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ruffy Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.8% 50
Not a volunteer
61.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ruffy Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
38.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ruffy How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.2%
Did not go to work
22.4%
Walked only
10.2%
Truck
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ruffy Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
19.1%
4+ vehicles
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ruffy Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.7%
2 bedrooms
27.8%
3 bedrooms
40.3%
4 bedrooms
8.3%
5 bedrooms
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ruffy Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
27.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ruffy Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
282
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ruffy Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Lung condition
8
Asthma
6
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
5
Kidney disease
3
Diabetes
3
Cancer
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ruffy Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,500+/wk
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ruffy Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.0%
Couple — children under 15
33.0%
Couple — no children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ruffy Military Service

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Previously served
3.1% 4
👤
Never served
96.9% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ruffy Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.5% 25
Did not provide
80.5% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ruffy Children Ever Born

No children
41.5%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
24.4%
3 children
7.3%
4 children
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Ruffy When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
5
1981–1990
5
2011–2015
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ruffy Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.5%
5–14 hours
32.1%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
24.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ruffy Household Size

1 person
28.4%
2 persons
56.7%
3 persons
4.5%
4 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ruffy Where Residents Moved From

Same address
133
Moved from VIC
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ruffy Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.0%
Blended family — no other children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ruffy Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Break & Enter
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Ruffy Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,426/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Ruffy

≈ $6,179/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,276/wk
Rent share 10.5%

Ruffy vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruffy

What is the population of Ruffy VIC?

The population of Ruffy VIC is 164 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Ruffy is ranked #7,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ruffy?

The median personal income in Ruffy VIC is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,426 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.Ruffy is ranked #2,541 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ruffy?

Median rent in Ruffy VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ruffy ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ruffy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruffy VIC is $1,023. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ruffy?

The median age in Ruffy VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ruffy a good suburb to live in?

Ruffy is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 164.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22211. All dollar figures in AUD.