Rushworth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,411
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Rushworth.
The postcode for Rushworth is 3612 (VIC).
Rushworth (3612) sits in the Strathbogie region of Victoria.
Rushworth has roughly 1,411 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rushworth 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rushworth's population at 1,411, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,411
Median age
56
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
1,411
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
57
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 Rushworth.
Local schools for Rushworth
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Government School Catchment
Rushworth P-12 College
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rushworth.
- What is the Rushworth postcode?
- Rushworth is in the 3612 postcode, in VIC, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- Where is Rushworth?
- Rushworth is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3612, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rushworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Rushworth?
- There are 2 schools serving Rushworth on this page, including St Mary's School, Rushworth P-12 College.
- How walkable is Rushworth?
- Rushworth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rushworth?
- Rushworth is close to Whroo, Waranga, Waranga Shores, Moora, Wanalta.
- What is the population of Rushworth?
- The population of Rushworth is approximately 1,411 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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