Ruffy at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
164
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Ruffy.
The postcode for Ruffy is 3666 (VIC).
Ruffy (3666) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Ruffy has roughly 164 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.
Ruffy 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ruffy's population at 164, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
164
Median age
59
Family households
66%
Lone person
28%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
164
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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 Ruffy.
Local schools for Ruffy
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Government School Catchment
Longwood Primary School
Euroa Secondary College
Euroa Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Ruffy.
- What is the Ruffy postcode?
- Ruffy is in the 3666 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Ruffy?
- Ruffy is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3666, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ruffy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Ruffy?
- There are 3 schools serving Ruffy on this page, including Longwood Primary School, Euroa Secondary College, Euroa Primary School.
- How walkable is Ruffy?
- Ruffy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ruffy?
- Ruffy is close to Creightons Creek, Gooram, Upton Hill, Longwood East, Terip Terip.
- What is the population of Ruffy?
- The population of Ruffy is approximately 164 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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