Ruthven NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ruthven NSW is 114 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ruthven is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Ruthven is $313 per week ($1,356 per month). Ruthven has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Ruthven has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruthven is $2,192.

There were 7 recorded offences in Ruthven in 2024-25, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Ruthven Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ruthven Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
#2120 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$313/wk
$1,356 per month
#4302 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,192/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Ruthven Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (60) Female 47.8% (55)

Population Density

6.4
people per km²
114 people · 17.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,200
Family income/wk

Ruthven Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ruthven Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.5% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.5% 10 dwellings

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

Ruthven Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Ruthven Religion

No Religion
39.5%
Catholic
16.1%
Not stated
15.3%
Anglican
9.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.5%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Pentecostal
4.8%
Christian (other)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ruthven Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.0%

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

Ruthven Employment

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Employed full-time
52.3% 34 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 13 people
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Not in labour force
27.7% 18 people

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

Ruthven Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.1%
Bachelor Degree
19.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%

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

Ruthven Occupation

Professionals
27.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.6%
Managers
16.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Labourers
9.3%

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

Ruthven Field of Study

Engineering
40.0%
Architecture & Building
20.0%
Society & Culture
16.0%
Health
12.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%

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

Ruthven Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ruthven Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ruthven Marital Status

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Married
45.7% 42
↔️
Separated
8.7% 8
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Divorced
8.7% 8
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Widowed
7.6% 7
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Never married
29.3% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ruthven Ancestry

Australian
39.4%
English
28.2%
Scottish
12.0%
Irish
7.7%
Dutch
7.0%
German
3.5%
Other
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ruthven School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
29.4%
Pre-school
17.6%
Primary — Catholic
17.6%
Secondary — Catholic
17.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%

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

Ruthven Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.1% 13
No need for assistance
92.9% 171

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

Ruthven Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.1% 8
Not a volunteer
88.9% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ruthven Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ruthven How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Walked only
7.5%
Did not go to work
7.5%

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

Ruthven Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Ruthven Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.7%
3 bedrooms
74.2%
4 bedrooms
16.1%

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

Ruthven Population Mobility

18.0%
moved in the last year
37.6%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ruthven Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
203
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ruthven Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Heart disease
7
Lung condition
4
Mental health
4
Asthma
3

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

Ruthven Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
19.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ruthven Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.6%
Couple — no children
31.3%
Couple — no children under 15
12.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.2%
One parent — no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ruthven Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.4% 4
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Never served
94.6% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ruthven Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 9
Did not provide
88.2% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ruthven Children Ever Born

1 child
21.4%
2 children
78.6%

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

Ruthven Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.1%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Ruthven Household Size

1 person
10.0%
2 persons
36.7%
3 persons
23.3%
4 persons
20.0%
6+ persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ruthven Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from NSW
11

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

Ruthven Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
70.0%
Step family — no other children
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ruthven Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Assault
3
Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Ruthven Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,208/wk
Median Rent $313/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.2%

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

If you earn X in Ruthven

≈ $9,568/month
Median rent $313/wk
Left after rent $1,895/wk
Rent share 14.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ruthven vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruthven

What is the population of Ruthven NSW?

The population of Ruthven NSW is 114 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².Ruthven is ranked #8,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ruthven?

The median personal income in Ruthven NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,208 per week.Family income is $2,200 per week.Ruthven is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ruthven?

Median rent in Ruthven NSW is $313 per week ($1,356 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ruthven ranks #4,302 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ruthven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruthven NSW is $2,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ruthven?

The median age in Ruthven NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ruthven a good suburb to live in?

Ruthven is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 114.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% 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: 13465. All dollar figures in AUD.