Rukenvale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Rukenvale.
The postcode for Rukenvale is 2474 (NSW).
Rukenvale (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Rukenvale has roughly 15 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.
Rukenvale 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rukenvale's population at 15, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15
Median age
52
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
133%
At a deeper level
15
Median age: 52
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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 Rukenvale.
Local schools for Rukenvale
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Government School Catchment
The Risk Public School
Wiangaree Public School
Collins Creek Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rukenvale.
- What is the Rukenvale postcode?
- Rukenvale is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Rukenvale?
- Rukenvale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2474, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rukenvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Rukenvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Rukenvale on this page, including The Risk Public School, Wiangaree Public School, Collins Creek Public School.
- How walkable is Rukenvale?
- Rukenvale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rukenvale?
- Rukenvale is close to The Risk, Roseberry, Old Grevillia, Terrace Creek, Gradys Creek.
- What is the population of Rukenvale?
- The population of Rukenvale is approximately 15 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
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