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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).
Ruffy Map
Ruffy Population
Ruffy Median Income & Rent
Ruffy Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Ruffy Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ruffy Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ruffy Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Ruffy Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Ruffy Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Ruffy Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Ruffy Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ruffy Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ruffy Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Ruffy Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ruffy Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Ruffy Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Ruffy Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Ruffy School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ruffy Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ruffy Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Ruffy Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ruffy How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ruffy Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ruffy Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ruffy Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Ruffy Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Ruffy Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ruffy Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Ruffy Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Ruffy Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Ruffy Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ruffy Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Ruffy When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Ruffy Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ruffy Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Ruffy Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ruffy Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Ruffy Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Ruffy Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Ruffy vs State & National Average
Nearby Suburbs in VIC
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.