Rukenvale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rukenvale NSW is 15 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rukenvale is $899 per week ($46,748 per year). Median rent in Rukenvale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rukenvale has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Rukenvale has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rukenvale is $2,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rukenvale in 2024-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Rukenvale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rukenvale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$899/wk
$46,748 per year
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rukenvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 75.0% (12) Female 25.0% (4)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
15 people · 9.5 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Rukenvale Age Distribution

50-54
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rukenvale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rukenvale Religion

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
41.7%
Anglican
33.3%
Not stated
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rukenvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
46.7%

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

Rukenvale Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 7 people

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

Rukenvale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rukenvale Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rukenvale Ancestry

Australian
72.7%
English
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rukenvale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 22

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

Rukenvale Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rukenvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Rukenvale Population Mobility

37.5%
moved in the last year
37.5%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rukenvale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
22
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rukenvale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Rukenvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rukenvale Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rukenvale Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rukenvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
30+ hours
33.3%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Rukenvale Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rukenvale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2024

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

Rukenvale Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Rukenvale

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,275/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rukenvale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rukenvale

What is the population of Rukenvale NSW?

The population of Rukenvale NSW is 15 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Rukenvale?

The median personal income in Rukenvale NSW is $899 per week, or $46,748 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Rukenvale?

Median rent in Rukenvale NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rukenvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rukenvale NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rukenvale?

The median age in Rukenvale NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rukenvale a good suburb to live in?

Rukenvale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 15.The median income is $899/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 13454. All dollar figures in AUD.