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Rugby NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rugby NSW is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rugby is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Rugby is $105 per week ($455 per month). Rugby has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Rugby has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rugby is $1,387.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rugby in 2024-25, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Rugby, New South Wales — 34.3950°S, 149.0142°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rugby Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rugby Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$780/wk
$40,560 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$105/wk
$455 per month
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,387/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rugby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.6% (34) Female 56.4% (44)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
83 people · 206.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,531
Family income/wk

Rugby Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rugby Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
65.5% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.5% 10 dwellings

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

Rugby Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rugby Religion

Anglican
43.2%
No Religion
19.8%
Catholic
18.5%
Not stated
11.1%
Christian (other)
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rugby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.0%

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

Rugby Employment

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Employed full-time
31.1% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.6% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
53.3% 24 people

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

Rugby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.5%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Certificate I/II
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Postgraduate Degree
10.0%

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

Rugby Occupation

Managers
35.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%
Labourers
15.0%

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

Rugby Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.4%
Management & Commerce
29.4%
Information Technology
23.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.6%

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

Rugby Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rugby Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rugby Marital Status

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Married
45.7% 32
↔️
Separated
12.9% 9
📋
Divorced
7.1% 5
👤
Never married
34.3% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rugby Ancestry

Australian
34.2%
English
33.3%
Irish
13.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.8%
Italian
5.0%
Scottish
4.2%
Other
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rugby School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Rugby Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.3% 9
✅
No need for assistance
93.7% 134

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

Rugby Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.0% 12
—
Not a volunteer
81.0% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rugby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rugby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.2%
Did not go to work
15.8%

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

Rugby Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
9.1%

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

Rugby Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
42.3%
4 bedrooms
19.2%
5 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Rugby Population Mobility

6.0%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
50.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rugby Indigenous Population

6.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rugby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
10
Asthma
6
Diabetes
4
Cancer
4
Heart disease
4
Lung condition
3

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

Rugby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
19.1%
$650-$799/wk
14.9%
$800-$999/wk
23.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rugby Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.1%
Couple — children under 15
34.4%
Couple — no children under 15
20.3%
One parent — children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rugby Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.3% 3
👤
Never served
94.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rugby Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
30.0% 18
—
Did not provide
70.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rugby Children Ever Born

No children
66.7%
2 children
33.3%

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

Rugby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5–14 hours
22.4%
15–29 hours
6.9%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
39.7%

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

Rugby Household Size

1 person
29.2%
2 persons
54.2%
3 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rugby Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved from ACT
4

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

Rugby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rugby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Rugby Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $105/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.3%

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

If you earn X in Rugby

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $105/wk
Left after rent $1,332/wk
Rent share 7.3%

Rugby vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bottle Creek
Pop: 42 Income: $458/wk Rent: $38/wk
Bourbah
Pop: 42 Income: $774/wk
Brooklana
Pop: 42 Income: $833/wk Rent: $150/wk
Caldwell
Pop: 42 Income: $599/wk Rent: $125/wk
Camp Creek (NSW)
Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk Rent: $200/wk
Cobaki Lakes
Pop: 42 Income: $860/wk Rent: $400/wk

Compare Rugby

Rugby vs Bottle Creek →Rugby vs Bourbah →Rugby vs Brooklana →Rugby vs Caldwell →

Frequently Asked Questions About Rugby

What is the population of Rugby NSW?

The population of Rugby NSW is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Rugby?

The median personal income in Rugby NSW is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.

How much is rent in Rugby?

Median rent in Rugby NSW is $105 per week ($455 per month).Rent represents 7.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rugby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rugby NSW is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rugby?

The median age in Rugby NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rugby a good suburb to live in?

Rugby is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 83.The median income is $780/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.3% 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: 13453. All dollar figures in AUD.