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Rushworth

VIC 3612 · Campaspe

1,411 (2021)1,425 est. (2025) · Stable

20
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,411
Population
$360K
Median house (2024)
81
Safety score
5
Transport score

Rushworth is a stable suburb in Campaspe, VIC 3612, about 137km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $360K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 5/100, and is about 139km inland. Rushworth has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.

136.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
139.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
21.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,411
Population
56
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$850
vs NSW median-54.1%
Bachelor degree or higher13.2%
Born in Australia77.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse568 / 0 / 13

Top countries of birth: England (2.91%), Thailand (1.28%), Philippines (0.92%), Netherlands (0.71%), New Zealand (0.64%)

Top languages: Thai (1.2%), Filipino (0.64%), Italian (0.57%), Tagalog (0.43%), Mandarin (0.28%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$360K+23.4%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

81
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling213/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
4
Motor vehicle theft283/100k
5
Domestic assault354/100k
RobberyNot reported

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 45 (all categories, latest year)3,189 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 940 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 973
  • Rushworth P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 907

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

5
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMurchison East Railway (21.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.5°C
Summer max
13.6°C
Winter max
470mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1111 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
77 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGoulburn Valley Health (Shepparton) (43.5 km)
Nearest vet39.8 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (121.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.25%
Projected population 20411,524
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Rushworth

Is Rushworth safe?

Rushworth has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 3,189 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Rushworth?

In Rushworth, the .

How far is Rushworth from Melbourne CBD?

Rushworth is about 136.9 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Rushworth?

Rushworth has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 940 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Rushworth?

Rushworth has a transport score of 5/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.