Ruse at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,632
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Ruse.
The postcode for Ruse is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Ruse (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Ruse has roughly 5,632 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Ruse scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ruse's population at 5,632, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,632
Median age
38
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
5,632
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
198
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ruse.
Local schools for Ruse
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Government School Catchment
Ruse Public School
Campbelltown East Public School
John Warby Public School
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Frequently asked
About Ruse.
- What is the Ruse postcode?
- Ruse is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Ruse?
- Ruse is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ruse?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Ruse?
- There are 20 schools serving Ruse on this page, including Ruse Public School, Campbelltown East Public School, John Warby Public School.
- How walkable is Ruse?
- Ruse has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ruse?
- Ruse is close to Campbelltown North, Leumeah, Campbelltown, Airds, Bradbury.
- What is the population of Ruse?
- The population of Ruse is approximately 5,632 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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