Ruby Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
65
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Ruby Creek.
The postcode for Ruby Creek is 4380 (NSW).
Ruby Creek (4380) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Ruby Creek has roughly 65 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ruby Creek scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ruby Creek's population at 65, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
65
Median age
58
Family households
68%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
65
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ruby Creek.
Local schools for Ruby Creek
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Government School Catchment
Applethorpe State School
The Summit State School
Stanthorpe State High School
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Frequently asked
About Ruby Creek.
- What is the Ruby Creek postcode?
- Ruby Creek is in the 4380 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Ruby Creek?
- Ruby Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 4380, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ruby Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Ruby Creek?
- There are 5 schools serving Ruby Creek on this page, including Applethorpe State School, The Summit State School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Ruby Creek?
- Ruby Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ruby Creek?
- Ruby Creek is close to Maryland, Amosfield, Liston, Cottonvale, Willsons Downfall.
- What is the population of Ruby Creek?
- The population of Ruby Creek is approximately 65 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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