Median house price
$318k
-6.6% change
VIC · Campaspe Council
Rushworth, 3612
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,412
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
56
Median income
$850/wk
Employment rate
38.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$317,500
Languages at home
5.8%non-English
Most common: Thai, German, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Rushworth sits in Campaspe Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus schools and education trail behind.
At a glance
Rushworth snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
1,412
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#104
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
60th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
23rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.1/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3556th in Australia
- State rank
- 712th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #104 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #267 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $317,500
- Median price change
- -6.6%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
1,412(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 60th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +27
- Growth rank in VIC
- 60th 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 (~1,400), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,411
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $850
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 95 of 694
- Median monthly mortgage
- $997
- Employment rate
- 38.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 568 / 13 / 0 (+ 22 other)
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)
- 94
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 32
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 64 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +62.1%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault5
- B21 Criminal Damage9
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
- E19 Other Justice Procedures Offences9
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 935
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 23th
School list
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 40 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Rushworth P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 894 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 171 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- High St/Moora Rd
- High St/Moora Rd
- School St/Moora Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 55/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.13
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.54
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 7.8
Food & drink(5)
- Rushworth BakeryBakery
13 High Street, Rushworth
- Golden Nugget Milk BarCafe
15 High Street, Rushworth
- Gus & OlliesCafe
- Motofinish CafeCafe
High Street, Rushworth
- Rushworth HotelPub
Moora Road, Rushworth
Shopping(3)
- Perry's ButcheryButcher
- Cochlan's IGA plus LiquorSupermarket
18 High Street, Rushworth
Community(4)
- Rushworth Community HouseCommunity centre
67 High Street, Rushworth
- Rushworth LibraryLibrary
- Rushworth P-12 CollegeSchool
49-65 Heily Street
- St Mary's SchoolSchool
5-7 Southam Street
Health & services(5)
- Waranga HealthClinic
- Waranga Memorial Hospital (Goulburn Valley Health)Hospital
14 Coyle Street, Rushworth
- Warranga HospitalHospital
- Waranga Medical CentreMedical clinic
8 High Street, Rushworth
- Rushworth PharmacyPharmacy
11 High Street, Rushworth
Sport & outdoors(11)
- Park (8)
- Rushworth PoolSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Museum
- Rushworth MuseumMuseum
2-4A High Street, Rushworth
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(24)
- Cochlan's IGA plus LiquorAlcohol
18 High Street, Rushworth
- ATM
- Bendigo BankBank
High Street, Rushworth
- Clock
- Clothes
- Balloons & StuffCollector;Gift;Toys
- Compressed Air
- Gas
- Rushworth HardwareHardware
22 Moora Road, Rushworth
- The Cottage Ice Cream ShopIce Cream
18 Moora Road, Rushworth
- Welcome to RushworthInformation
- Rushworth MotelMotel
School Street, Rushworth
- Rushworth Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (7)
- Metro PetroleumPetrol station
22 High Street, Rushworth
- Rushworth Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
11 Moora Road, Rushworth
- Rushworth LPOPost office
- Pottery
- Lions ParkPublic toilets
- #9 Opportunity ShopSecond Hand
9 High Street, Rushworth
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
- Rushworth Discount Variety ShopVariety Store
- Yes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
- Lions ParkPark
- Rushworth Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Waranga H115 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Rushworth Presbyterian Church
11 Moora Road, Rushworth
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Waranga Memorial Hospital (Goulburn Valley Health) (0.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Rushworth PharmacyHigh StreetPharmacy
- Waranga HealthClinic
- Waranga Medical CentreHigh StreetDoctor
- Waranga Memorial Hospital (Goulburn Valley Health)Coyle StreetHospital
- Warranga HospitalHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 38
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.9
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 30° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 120 mm · ~15 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 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).
31 planning-related records
2021· 13 proposals
August 2021
- Buildings and works (dwelling) in the Bushfire Management Overlay30 A'BECKETT STREET RUSHWORTH 3612Lapsed
June 2021
- Buildings and works (verandah, pergola, external alterations, gates and garage) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 3011 PHILLIPS STREET RUSHWORTH 3612Permit issued by the RA
May 2021
- Building and Works (Verandahs) associated with a Section 2 use (education centre) in the Township Zone5-7 Southam StreetPermit issued by the RA
April 2021
- Buildings and works (carport and outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and removal of native vegetation (one tree) pursuant to Clause 52.1728 Mcintosh RoadPermit issued by the RA
- Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 120 David CourtPermit issued by the RA
March 2021
- Building and Works (Dwelling) in the Bushfire Management Overlay179 Hay LanePermit issued by the RA
- Demolition (carport) and buildings and works (garage) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule HO3019 Phillips StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and Works (Agricultural shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 14076B Bendigo-Murchison RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works (building extension) associated with a Section 2 Use in the Township Zone79 Stanhope RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works (outbuilding) in the Heritage Overlay 3012 Phillips StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Use & development of the land for a vehicle store in the Township Zone10 Pyle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (ablution block) and external alterations to a non-contributory building in the Heritage Overlay 30173 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Buildings and Works (Dwelling and Two Carports) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 124 David CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals
December 2020
- Use and development (dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Bushfire Management OverlayOLD PLACE ROAD RUSHWORTH 3612Refusal issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into two lots in the Township Zone and Bushfire Management Overlay and alteration of vehicle access to a Road Zone Category 1 pursuant to Clause 52.294155 Bendigo-Murchison RoadPermit issued by the RA
- Buildings and works (agricultural shed) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1178 Clearys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1Risstrom RoadPermit issued by the RA
November 2020
- Use and development of the land for a vehicle store in the Township Zone10 Pyle StreetLapsed
October 2020
- Buildings and works (dwelling extension) in the Bushfire Management Overlay Schedule 152 Stanhope RoadPermit issued by the RA
September 2020
- Removal of one (1) tree in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 30131 Esmonde StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Building & Works (partial demolition, extension, external painting, outbuilding and crossover) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 30131 Esmonde StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Removal of native vegetation (1 tree) pursuant to Clause 52.1712-18 Murchison RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of the Land for Dog Breeding (25 dogs) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1212 Steigenberger RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Building and Works (partial demolition and extension to existing dwelling) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 30118 Heily StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Group Accommodation in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Bushfire Management Overlay and Creation of Easement pursuant to Clause 52.0248 Perry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Buildings and Works (Agricultural Shed) in the Rural Living Zone10 Hay LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (replacement roof) in Heritage Overlay Schedule 301 and 30771 High StreetPermit issued by the RA
- Buildings and works (demolition and roof reconstruction) in the Township Zone and Heritage Overlay Schedule 30113 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1Wild Paddock RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone543 Rushworth-Tatura RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (E-Waste storage facility) in the Bushfire Management Overlay186 Nine Mile RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 14/11/2025 and 27/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GIRGARRE-RUSHWORTH ROAD, CRACKNELL BRIDGE ROAD13 Nov 2025 – 26 Oct 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 14/11/2025 and 27/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GIRGARRE-RUSHWORTH ROAD, CRACKNELL BRIDGE ROAD13 Nov 2025 – 26 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- FORMER RUSHWORTH CHRONICLE STEAM PRINTING OFFICENH0941
- RUSHWORTH COURT HOUSENH1483
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Nicholls
- Member of Parliament
- Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,390
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +35.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 25.6 km away).
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
2.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +32.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RushworthLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- StanhopeLabor 22.1% · Coalition 77.9% TPP (2025)15.7 km away
- ColbinabbinLabor 22.4% · Coalition 77.6% TPP (2025)18.1 km away
- MurchisonLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)19.3 km away
- GirgarreLabor 24.8% · Coalition 75.2% TPP (2025)21.1 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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