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Rushforth NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rushforth NSW is 285 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rushforth is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Rushforth is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rushforth has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Rushforth has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rushforth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rushforth is $1,515.

There were 1 recorded offences in Rushforth in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Rushforth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rushforth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$643/wk

$33,436 per year

#6382 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,515/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rushforth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (137) Female 51.8% (147)

Population Density

8.1

people per km²

285 people · 35.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,649

Family income/wk

Rushforth 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)

Rushforth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.6% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.4% 40 dwellings

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

Rushforth Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

3.3%

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

Rushforth Religion

No Religion

31.3%

Anglican

28.8%

Catholic

15.3%

Not stated

11.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.8%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rushforth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Rushforth Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Rushforth Employment

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Employed full-time

33.0% 69 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 44 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 8 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.1% 88 people

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

Rushforth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.9%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

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

Rushforth Occupation

Community & Personal Service

22.5%

Professionals

19.1%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.6%

Managers

11.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

Labourers

6.7%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Rushforth Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.8%

Society & Culture

15.1%

Engineering

13.7%

Health

12.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Education

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

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

Rushforth Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rushforth Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rushforth Marital Status

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Married

54.7% 129

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Separated

2.5% 6

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Divorced

9.3% 22

🕊️

Widowed

4.2% 10

👤

Never married

29.2% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rushforth Ancestry

Australian

38.1%

English

28.5%

Scottish

9.1%

Irish

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

Dutch

3.2%

German

2.4%

New Zealander

2.1%

Other

1.9%

Italian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rushforth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.0%

Secondary — Government

24.0%

Vocational Education

22.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.0%

Pre-school

6.0%

Primary — Catholic

6.0%

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

Rushforth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.2% 38

✅

No need for assistance

92.8% 491

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

Rushforth Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.7% 32

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rushforth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rushforth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.0%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

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

Rushforth Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.7%

2 vehicles

41.1%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

12.2%

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

Rushforth Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.6%

3 bedrooms

29.6%

4 bedrooms

50.9%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

6+ bedrooms

3.7%

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

Rushforth Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

24.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rushforth Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

514

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rushforth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Rushforth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rushforth Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.8%

Couple — no children

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rushforth Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.7% 8

👤

Never served

96.3% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rushforth Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 36

—

Did not provide

83.3% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rushforth Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

41.8%

3 children

19.8%

4 children

5.5%

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

Rushforth When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Rushforth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

25.2%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

18.5%

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

Rushforth Household Size

1 person

12.4%

2 persons

43.3%

3 persons

20.6%

4 persons

16.5%

5 persons

3.1%

6+ persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rushforth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

243

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Rushforth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.8%

Step family — no other children

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rushforth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rushforth Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,524/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Rushforth

Your weekly income

≈ $6,604/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,104/wk

Rent share 27.6%

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Rushforth vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rushforth

What is the population of Rushforth NSW?

The population of Rushforth NSW is 285 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km².Rushforth is ranked #6,123 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rushforth?

The median personal income in Rushforth NSW is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year.The median household income is $1,524 per week.Family income is $1,649 per week.Rushforth is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rushforth?

Median rent in Rushforth NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rushforth ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rushforth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rushforth NSW is $1,515. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rushforth?

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

Is Rushforth a good suburb to live in?

Rushforth is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 285.The median income is $643/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 13461. All dollar figures in AUD.