Ruse
NSW 2560 · Campbelltown
5,632 (2021) → 5,806 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ruse is a stable suburb in Campbelltown, NSW 2560, about 40km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $936K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 22km inland. Ruse has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.07%), New Zealand (2.33%), India (1.17%), Philippines (0.94%), Iraq (0.78%)
Top languages: Arabic (4.26%), Spanish (1.28%), Samoan (1.21%), Bengali (0.85%), Greek (0.64%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 991 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ruse Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
Nearby (within 10km)
- Campbelltown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 914
- John Warby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 905
- Kentlyn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 981
- Campbelltown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 960
- Leumeah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 956
- St Patrick's College CampbelltownSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1046
- Beverley Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 966
- Lomandra SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 916
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1036
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 954
- Aspect Macarthur School, CampbelltownPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- St Peter's HeartPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1104
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ruse
Is Ruse safe?
Ruse has a residential safety score of 72/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,516 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ruse?
In Ruse, the median house price is $936K and the median unit price is $443K. Median weekly house rent is $610.
How far is Ruse from Sydney CBD?
Ruse is about 40.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 133 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ruse?
Ruse has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 980 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ruse?
Ruse has a transport score of 61/100 and 28 bus stops.