Suburbs Rufus

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Rufus NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rufus, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rufus NSW is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rufus is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Rufus is $30 per week ($130 per month). Rufus has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Rufus has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Rufus in 2024-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Rufus, New South Wales — 34.0113°S, 141.3190°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rufus Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rufus Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$30/wk
$130 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rufus Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.5% (23) Female 39.5% (15)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
41 people · 1550.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Rufus Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rufus Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Rufus Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rufus Religion

No Religion
47.4%
Not stated
36.8%
Anglican
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rufus Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Rufus Employment

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Employed full-time
75.0% 15 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 5 people

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

Rufus Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

Rufus Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Rufus Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Rufus Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rufus Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
30.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
40.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rufus Marital Status

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Married
48.6% 17
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Separated
8.6% 3
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Divorced
11.4% 4
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Never married
31.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rufus Ancestry

English
32.6%
Australian
27.9%
Irish
16.3%
German
14.0%
Other
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rufus School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Rufus Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 67

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

Rufus Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
37.9% 11
—
Not a volunteer
62.1% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rufus How People Get to Work

Walked only
46.2%
Car (driver)
30.8%
Did not go to work
23.1%

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

Rufus Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.7%
2 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Rufus Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
61.5%
4 bedrooms
38.5%

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

Rufus Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rufus Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
55
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rufus Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6

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

Rufus Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rufus Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.7%
Couple — children under 15
29.2%
Couple — no children under 15
29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rufus Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 3
—
Did not provide
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rufus Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Rufus Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
16.7%
15–29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
41.7%

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

Rufus Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rufus Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rufus Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Rufus Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $30/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.5%

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

If you earn X in Rufus

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $30/wk
Left after rent $1,157/wk
Rent share 2.5%

Rufus vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Arable
Pop: 21 Income: $1,583/wk Rent: $350/wk
Bowling Alley Point
Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $93/wk
Brookong
Pop: 21 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $200/wk
Buckenderra
Pop: 21 Income: $675/wk Rent: $79/wk
Culmaran Creek
Pop: 21 Income: $700/wk Rent: $174/wk
Curlew Waters
Pop: 21 Income: $575/wk

Compare Rufus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rufus

What is the population of Rufus NSW?

The population of Rufus NSW is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Rufus?

The median personal income in Rufus NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Rufus?

Median rent in Rufus NSW is $30 per week ($130 per month).Rent represents 2.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Rufus?

The median age in Rufus NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rufus a good suburb to live in?

Rufus is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 41.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13452. All dollar figures in AUD.