Lower Murray
Rufus River
Rufus River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,671
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Rufus River.
Rufus River (2648) sits in the Lower Murray region of NSW.
Rufus River has roughly 2,671 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Rufus River 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rufus River's population at 2,671, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,671
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,671
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked
About Rufus River.
- What is the Rufus River postcode?
- Rufus River is in the 2648 postcode, in NSW, in the Lower Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Rufus River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- How walkable is Rufus River?
- Rufus River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rufus River?
- Rufus River is close to Cal Lal, Rufus, Pine Camp, Anabranch South, Pomona.
- What is the population of Rufus River?
- Rufus River has approximately 2,671 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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