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Rushworth VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rushworth, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rushworth VIC is 1,411 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rushworth is $486 per week ($25,272 per year). Median rent in Rushworth is $190 per week ($823 per month). Rushworth has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Rushworth has a population density of 8.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rushworth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rushworth is $997.

There were 87 recorded offences in Rushworth in 2025-25, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (24 offences).

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Rushworth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rushworth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$486/wk

$25,272 per year

#8362 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$997/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rushworth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (727) Female 48.5% (684)

Population Density

8.2

people per km²

1,411 people · 172.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,177

Family income/wk

Rushworth 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)

Rushworth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.3% 314 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.7% 174 dwellings

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

Rushworth Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

3.3%

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

Rushworth Religion

No Religion

41.1%

Catholic

19.3%

Anglican

13.6%

Not stated

12.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.2%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Buddhism

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rushworth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.0%

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

Rushworth Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.8%

Thai

16.1%

German

12.9%

SAL Tot

12.9%

Mandarin

12.9%

SAL Tagalog

9.7%

Greek

9.7%

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

Rushworth Employment

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Employed full-time

23.8% 250 people

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Employed part-time

17.8% 187 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 20 people

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Not in labour force

56.5% 593 people

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

Rushworth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

Postgraduate Degree

2.2%

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

Rushworth Occupation

Professionals

20.5%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Labourers

15.5%

Managers

12.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

Sales Workers

4.9%

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

Rushworth Field of Study

Engineering

17.3%

Society & Culture

16.5%

Agriculture & Environment

15.0%

Health

13.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.2%

Management & Commerce

9.8%

Education

9.4%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

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

Rushworth Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rushworth Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

15.4%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rushworth Marital Status

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Married

44.2% 546

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Separated

5.3% 66

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Divorced

14.7% 181

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Widowed

7.9% 98

👤

Never married

27.9% 344

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rushworth Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

31.4%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

8.4%

German

4.1%

Other

3.8%

Dutch

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Italian

2.1%

Filipino

0.9%

Maltese

0.8%

Greek

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rushworth School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

31.7%

Secondary — Government

26.9%

Primary — Government

17.4%

Pre-school

11.4%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Secondary — Catholic

3.0%

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

Rushworth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.6% 290

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No need for assistance

88.4% 2,213

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

Rushworth Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.4% 221

—

Not a volunteer

79.6% 862

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rushworth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

5.8%

$450-$599/mo

8.7%

$600-$799/mo

17.4%

$800-$999/mo

15.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rushworth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.2%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Walked only

7.3%

Truck

1.2%

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

Rushworth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

37.4%

2 vehicles

31.5%

3 vehicles

16.1%

4+ vehicles

10.4%

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

Rushworth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.6%

2 bedrooms

21.6%

3 bedrooms

53.5%

4 bedrooms

15.5%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

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

Rushworth Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

32.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rushworth Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,457

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rushworth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

185

Arthritis

114

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Rushworth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.7%

$300-$399/wk

9.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rushworth Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.9%

Couple — children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rushworth Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 56

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Never served

94.8% 1,028

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rushworth Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 152

—

Did not provide

85.9% 925

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rushworth Children Ever Born

No children

22.4%

1 child

8.7%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

23.7%

4 children

10.1%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Rushworth When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Rushworth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

21.5%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

31.9%

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

Rushworth Household Size

1 person

41.2%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

3.6%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rushworth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,107

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Rushworth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Other couple — children only

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rushworth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 87 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Weapons

Drug Offences

Fraud

Public Order

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Rushworth Schools

schools nearby

government

935

avg ICSEA score

211

total students

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 40 students

976

ICSEA

Rushworth P-12 College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 171 students

894

ICSEA

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

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Rushworth Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $850/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Rushworth

Your weekly income

≈ $3,683/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $660/wk

Rent share 22.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $50/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $30/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $20/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $2/wk

Loch Sport

Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

Rushworth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Mount Egerton

Pop: 706 Income: $823/wk Rent: $275/wk

Loch

Pop: 707 Income: $750/wk Rent: $325/wk

Portland North

Pop: 708 Income: $774/wk Rent: $300/wk

Red Hill South

Pop: 708 Income: $1,059/wk Rent: $500/wk

Oxley (Vic.)

Pop: 710 Income: $909/wk Rent: $300/wk

Toora (Vic.)

Pop: 713 Income: $489/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rushworth

What is the population of Rushworth VIC?

The population of Rushworth VIC is 1,411 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.2 people per km².Rushworth is ranked #3,479 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rushworth?

The median personal income in Rushworth VIC is $486 per week, or $25,272 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,177 per week.Rushworth is ranked #8,362 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rushworth?

Median rent in Rushworth VIC is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rushworth ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rushworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rushworth VIC is $997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rushworth?

The median age in Rushworth VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rushworth a good suburb to live in?

Rushworth is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,411.The median income is $486/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 22215. All dollar figures in AUD.