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VIC · Strathbogie Council

Ruffy, 3666

Est. population · Jun 2025

165

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.2%

Median age

59

Median income

$1,426/wk

Employment rate

59.4%

Languages at home

4%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • National parks
  • Green suburb
What Ruffy is known for: National parks, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Ruffy is a quieter smaller community in Strathbogie Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

At a glance

Ruffy snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

165

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

20.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

25th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

33rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Population

Estimated resident population

165(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 33th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+1.2%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+2
Growth rank in VIC
33th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
164
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$1,426
Dwelling vacancy
20.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 86
Median monthly mortgage
$1,023
Employment rate
59.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
68 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
5
Against the person
0
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
30.3
State safety percentile
25.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+400%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary1
  • B49 Other Theft2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bishops Mitre Rock Scenic ReserveNature reserve
  • Ruffy Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Ruffy Flora ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Euroa Health (22.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
4
Participants per 1,000 residents
24.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
28° / 11°
Rainfall
176 mm · ~22 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 7°
Rainfall
233 mm · ~29 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
12° / 2°
Rainfall
385 mm · ~48 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 6°
Rainfall
295 mm · ~37 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

13 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • June 2021

  • Use and Development of land for a dwelling
    7 HILL CLOSE RUFFY 3666NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of land for a dwelling and access (for Crown Allotment 7 Section G)
    7 HILL CLOSE RUFFY 3666NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of land for a two (2) bedroom dwelling
    7 HILL CLOSE RUFFY 3666NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and access in an unnamed unmade road reserve.(for Crown Allotment 2 Sec H).
    7 HILL CLOSE RUFFY 3666NOD issued by a delegate
  • Native Vegetation Removal
    1197 LONGWOOD-RUFFY ROAD RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling
    7 HILL CLOSE RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of land for a shed (Hay Shed)
    194 BUNTINGS HILL ROAD RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of land for an extension to an existing dwelling
    108 MAGGIES LANE RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling, and outbuildings (garage, two garden shed, woodshed, hothouse and studio/workshop)
    16 HOBART STREET RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and Development for a Caretakers House; Change of Use of existing building to Museum (Military Memorabilia Display); and Signage
    22 NOLANS ROAD RUFFY 3666NOD issued by a delegate

  • November 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision
    BUNTINGS HILL ROAD RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of land for construction of a shed extension
    22 NOLANS ROAD RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for construction of shed (Store Farm Machinery)
    205 NOLANS ROAD RUFFY 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 43.7 km away).

Coalition 58.0%Labor 42.0%

1.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • RuffyLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • EuroaLabor 43.6% · Coalition 56.4% TPP (2025)22.4 km away
  • StrathbogieLabor 48.9% · Coalition 51.1% TPP (2025)24.0 km away
  • YeaLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)30.3 km away
  • AlexandraLabor 41.2% · Coalition 58.8% TPP (2025)33.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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