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Ruse NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ruse NSW is 5,632 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ruse is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Ruse is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Ruse has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Ruse has a population density of 2169.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ruse is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruse is $2,000.

There were 47 recorded offences in Ruse in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (13 offences).

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Ruse Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ruse Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$759/wk

$39,468 per year

#4333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ruse Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (2,760) Female 51.0% (2,878)

Population Density

2169.8

people per km²

5,632 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,002

Family income/wk

Ruse Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ruse Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.6% 662 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.4% 858 dwellings

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

Ruse Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

4.0%

India

1.7%

Bangladesh

0.8%

Egypt

0.7%

Chile

0.4%

Fiji

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Greece

0.4%

Iran

0.4%

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

Ruse Religion

No Religion

31.9%

Catholic

31.1%

Anglican

18.4%

Islam

7.2%

Not stated

5.0%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ruse Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Ruse Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

34.3%

Other

27.7%

Spanish

9.6%

Samoan

8.5%

Bengali

8.2%

Greek

4.9%

Vietnamese

3.6%

Hindi

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Ruse Employment

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Employed full-time

34.1% 1,318 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 677 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 122 people

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Not in labour force

45.3% 1,753 people

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

Ruse Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Bachelor Degree

19.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.4%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

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

Ruse Occupation

Professionals

23.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Managers

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Labourers

5.3%

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

Ruse Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.8%

Engineering

18.7%

Society & Culture

16.5%

Education

10.6%

Health

9.6%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.5%

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

Ruse Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ruse Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ruse Marital Status

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Married

46.4% 2,078

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Separated

4.1% 184

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Divorced

9.1% 408

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Widowed

4.4% 199

👤

Never married

36.0% 1,613

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ruse Ancestry

Australian

29.7%

English

26.7%

Other

13.1%

Irish

8.3%

Scottish

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Italian

2.8%

German

2.6%

Lebanese

2.1%

Samoan

1.8%

Chinese

1.5%

Filipino

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ruse School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.7%

Secondary — Government

24.1%

Pre-school

12.0%

Vocational Education

11.4%

Secondary — Catholic

7.8%

Primary — Catholic

6.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

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

Ruse Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 676

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 10,186

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

Ruse Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.0% 433

—

Not a volunteer

90.0% 3,888

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ruse Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

0.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.0%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ruse How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.7%

Did not go to work

27.0%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Train

1.5%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Walked only

0.5%

Bus

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

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

Ruse Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

32.2%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

7.6%

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

Ruse Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.7%

2 bedrooms

3.4%

3 bedrooms

52.1%

4 bedrooms

34.4%

5 bedrooms

7.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Ruse Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

30.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ruse Indigenous Population

5.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

577

Indigenous residents

10,387

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ruse Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

494

Asthma

270

Arthritis

228

Diabetes

204

Heart disease

141

Lung condition

106

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Ruse Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ruse Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.3%

Couple — no children

23.7%

Couple — no children under 15

16.8%

One parent — children under 15

9.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ruse Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.7% 115

👤

Never served

97.3% 4,218

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ruse Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 569

—

Did not provide

86.8% 3,738

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ruse Children Ever Born

No children

30.2%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Ruse When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

156

1971–1980

151

1981–1990

184

1991–2000

181

2001–2010

263

2011–2015

156

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Ruse Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

30.5%

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

Ruse Household Size

1 person

18.1%

2 persons

32.3%

3 persons

20.1%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ruse Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,853

Moved from NSW

421

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Ruse Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.3%

Step family — no other children

9.0%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Other couple — children only

1.8%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ruse Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 47 total

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Ruse Schools

schools nearby

government

979

avg ICSEA score

8,898

total students

St Peter's Anglican Grammar Independent

Primary · K-6 · 428 students

1118

ICSEA

St Peter's Heart Independent

Primary · U · 22 students

1071

ICSEA

Zahra Grammar School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 225 students

1069

ICSEA

St Patrick's College Campbelltown Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 698 students

1049

ICSEA

St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 554 students

1049

ICSEA

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 341 students

1043

ICSEA

Sherwood Hills Christian School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 145 students

1040

ICSEA

Leumeah Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 516 students

1034

ICSEA

Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 595 students

1033

ICSEA

Kentlyn Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 120 students

990

ICSEA

Bradbury Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 704 students

987

ICSEA

Ruse Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 483 students

973

ICSEA

Leumeah High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 691 students

972

ICSEA

Campbelltown North Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 358 students

967

ICSEA

Beverley Park School Government

Combined · U · 59 students

967

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 28 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ruse Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,797/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in Ruse

Your weekly income

≈ $7,787/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,387/wk

Rent share 22.8%

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Ruse vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,838 Income: $907/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Pop: 2,857 Income: $468/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Pop: 2,862 Income: $941/wk Rent: $353/wk

Tocumwal

Pop: 2,862 Income: $562/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 2,865 Income: $886/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 2,868 Income: $1,057/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruse

What is the population of Ruse NSW?

The population of Ruse NSW is 5,632 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2169.8 people per km².Ruse is ranked #1,404 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ruse?

The median personal income in Ruse NSW is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year.The median household income is $1,797 per week.Family income is $2,002 per week.Ruse is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ruse?

Median rent in Ruse NSW is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ruse ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ruse?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruse 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 Ruse?

The median age in Ruse NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ruse a good suburb to live in?

Ruse is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,632.The median income is $759/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 13458. All dollar figures in AUD.