Baw Baw Shire Council
Ruby
Ruby at a glance
Population
187
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Ruby.
Ruby (3953) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Ruby has roughly 187 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ruby's population at 187, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
187
Median age
48
Family households
94%
Lone person
6%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
187
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ruby.
Local schools for Ruby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
South Gippsland Specialist School
Leongatha Primary School
Leongatha Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Ruby.
- What is the Ruby postcode?
- Ruby is in the 3953 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ruby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Ruby?
- There are 7 schools serving Ruby on this page, including Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, St Laurence O'Toole School, South Gippsland Specialist School.
- What suburbs are near Ruby?
- Ruby is close to Fairbank, Kardella, Kardella South, Leongatha North, Leongatha.
- What is the population of Ruby?
- Ruby has approximately 187 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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