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 $976K 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2560 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 973
Nearby (within 10km)
- Campbelltown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 927
- John Warby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 907
- Kentlyn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 990
- Campbelltown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 967
- Leumeah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 972
- St Patrick's College CampbelltownSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1049
- Beverley Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 967
- Lomandra SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 864
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1043
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 950
- Aspect Macarthur School, CampbelltownPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- St Peter's HeartPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1071
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 3,001 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ruse?
In Ruse, the median house price is $976K and the median unit price is $443K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Ruse from Sydney CBD?
Ruse is about 40.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 110 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ruse?
Ruse has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 973 (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.