Ruthven at a glance
Population
114
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Ruthven.
The postcode for Ruthven is 2480 (NSW).
Ruthven (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Ruthven has roughly 114 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ruthven's population at 114, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
114
Median age
40
Family households
100%
Lone person
10%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$313/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
114
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Ruthven.
Local schools for Ruthven
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Government School Catchment
Wyrallah Public School
Coraki Public School
Wilson Park School
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Frequently asked
About Ruthven.
- What is the Ruthven postcode?
- Ruthven is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Ruthven?
- Ruthven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ruthven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $313.
- What schools are in Ruthven?
- There are 20 schools serving Ruthven on this page, including Wyrallah Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Coraki Public School.
- What suburbs are near Ruthven?
- Ruthven is close to Codrington, Wyrallah, Tucki Tucki, South Gundurimba, Gundurimba.
- What is the population of Ruthven?
- The population of Ruthven is approximately 114 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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