Rufus at a glance
Median house
$1,600,000
Median unit
$144,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Rufus.
The postcode for Rufus is 2648 (NSW).
The median house price in Rufus is $1,600,000.
Rufus (2648) sits in the Lower Murray region of NSW. The median house here is $1,600,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Rufus has roughly 41 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rufus 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, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rufus's population at 41, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 73% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
41
Median age
47
Family households
82%
Lone person
73%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,600,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $144,000, roughly 91% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $320,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,600,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $144,000.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$30/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
$1,600,000
$144,000
41
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.65% (median rent $200/wk against a $1,600,000 price tag). Units yield 1.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 55% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20260.65%
Based on $1,600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.08%
Based on $144,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 January 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 Rufus.
Local schools for Rufus
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Government School Catchment
Renmark High School
Renmark Primary School
Renmark North School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rufus.
- What is the median house price in Rufus?
- The median house price in Rufus, NSW 2648 is $1,600,000. The median unit price is $144,000.
- What is the Rufus postcode?
- Rufus is in the 2648 postcode, in NSW, in the Lower Murray region.
- Where is Rufus?
- Rufus is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2648, in the Lower Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Rufus?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $30.
- What schools are in Rufus?
- There are 6 schools serving Rufus on this page, including St Joseph's School, Renmark High School, Renmark Primary School.
- How walkable is Rufus?
- Rufus has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rufus?
- Rufus is close to Cal Lal, Rufus River, Pine Camp, Anabranch South, Pomona.
- What is the population of Rufus?
- The population of Rufus is approximately 41 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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