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Rutherglen VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rutherglen VIC is 2,579 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rutherglen is $722 per week ($37,544 per year). Median rent in Rutherglen is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rutherglen has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Rutherglen has a population density of 20.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rutherglen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rutherglen is $1,300.

There were 141 recorded offences in Rutherglen in 2025-25, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (41 offences).

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Rutherglen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rutherglen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$722/wk

$37,544 per year

#5076 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rutherglen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,249) Female 51.5% (1,326)

Population Density

20.7

people per km²

2,579 people · 124.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,816

Family income/wk

Rutherglen 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)

Rutherglen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.3% 445 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.7% 359 dwellings

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

Rutherglen Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

2.9%

Germany

0.4%

India

0.4%

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

Rutherglen Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Catholic

23.1%

Anglican

17.3%

Not stated

5.6%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Lutheran

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rutherglen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Rutherglen Languages Spoken at Home

Other

48.1%

Italian

29.6%

German

11.1%

SAL Tot

11.1%

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

Rutherglen Employment

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Employed full-time

35.3% 686 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 389 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 41 people

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Not in labour force

42.7% 830 people

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

Rutherglen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.4%

Bachelor Degree

22.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Rutherglen Occupation

Professionals

23.2%

Managers

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Labourers

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

Sales Workers

4.0%

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

Rutherglen Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.1%

Engineering

17.2%

Society & Culture

11.9%

Health

11.3%

Education

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.0%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Information Technology

1.5%

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

Rutherglen Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rutherglen Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rutherglen Marital Status

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Married

47.2% 1,010

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Separated

3.7% 80

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Divorced

11.3% 243

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Widowed

7.0% 150

👤

Never married

30.8% 659

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rutherglen Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

31.6%

Irish

11.9%

Scottish

9.7%

German

4.6%

Other

2.3%

Italian

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Dutch

1.0%

Chinese

0.5%

Maori

0.3%

Croatian

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rutherglen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.0%

Secondary — Government

23.0%

Primary — Catholic

14.0%

Vocational Education

13.4%

Pre-school

9.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

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

Rutherglen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.0% 394

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 4,527

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

Rutherglen Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.2% 491

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 1,537

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rutherglen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.4%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

10.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rutherglen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Walked only

4.7%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Truck

0.9%

Bicycle

0.7%

Other

0.6%

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

Rutherglen Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.5%

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

36.3%

3 vehicles

16.8%

4+ vehicles

10.1%

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

Rutherglen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

49.8%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

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

Rutherglen Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

37.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rutherglen Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

116

Indigenous residents

4,834

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rutherglen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

261

Asthma

135

Arthritis

129

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Rutherglen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rutherglen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children

34.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rutherglen Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 86

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Never served

95.8% 1,946

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rutherglen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 320

—

Did not provide

84.2% 1,699

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rutherglen Children Ever Born

No children

28.8%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

29.1%

3 children

21.3%

4 children

7.6%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Rutherglen When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

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

Rutherglen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

22.9%

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

Rutherglen Household Size

1 person

30.9%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

12.2%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rutherglen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,060

Moved from VIC

160

Moved — same area (SA2)

134

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Rutherglen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.4%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Other couple — children only

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rutherglen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 141 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Public Order

Fraud

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Rutherglen Schools

schools nearby

government

1006

avg ICSEA score

281

total students

Rutherglen Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 177 students

1007

ICSEA

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 104 students

1004

ICSEA

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

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Rutherglen Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,306/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Rutherglen

Your weekly income

≈ $5,659/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,056/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $56/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Numurkah

Income: $613/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $651/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

Wahgunyah

Income: $696/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Rutherglen vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,290 Income: $807/wk Rent: $360/wk

Caulfield East

Pop: 1,293 Income: $868/wk Rent: $320/wk

Kinglake West

Pop: 1,305 Income: $801/wk Rent: $360/wk

Eagle Point

Pop: 1,306 Income: $599/wk Rent: $310/wk

Leneva

Pop: 1,317 Income: $1,074/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 1,322 Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rutherglen

What is the population of Rutherglen VIC?

The population of Rutherglen VIC is 2,579 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.7 people per km².Rutherglen is ranked #2,672 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rutherglen?

The median personal income in Rutherglen VIC is $722 per week, or $37,544 per year.The median household income is $1,306 per week.Family income is $1,816 per week.Rutherglen is ranked #5,076 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rutherglen?

Median rent in Rutherglen VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rutherglen ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rutherglen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rutherglen VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rutherglen?

The median age in Rutherglen VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rutherglen a good suburb to live in?

Rutherglen is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,579.The median income is $722/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 22217. All dollar figures in AUD.