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Ruse

NSW 2560 • Greater Sydney

5,632
Population (2021)
$39,468
Median Income
2.60 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedMulticulturalSuburbanCommuter BeltAffordable

About Ruse

Ruse is a compact established suburb within the City of Campbelltown, located approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Sydney's CBD in the Macarthur region of Greater Sydney. With a population of 5,632 that has remained stable since 2016, the suburb reflects the broader character of Campbelltown — a diverse, working-class community with deep residential roots. The median household income of $1,797 per week sits below the Sydney metropolitan average, and the median age of 38 is slightly older than many surrounding growth suburbs.

Ruse is a diverse suburb with a notable multicultural mix, including Lebanese, Samoan, and Pacific Islander communities alongside the broader Campbelltown demographic. The suburb is well-positioned near major arterial roads and public transport links, with Campbelltown train station providing regular city rail services. Residents benefit from the full range of amenities available in the Campbelltown CBD — shopping centres, hospitals, schools, and recreational facilities — while enjoying the quieter, residential streetscapes of this established neighbourhood.

Ruse falls under postcode 2560 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Campbelltown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2560
Urban Area
Ruse
LGA / Council
Campbelltown
Federal Electorate
Macarthur
State Electorate
Campbelltown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.07°, 150.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.60 km²
Elevation
115m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Ruse, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Bull Cave
Kentlyn • SHR #01993

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Ruse by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Ruse Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ruse" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2%

35 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,584
Census 2021
5,632
▲ 0.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,764
Income 2021
$39,468
▲ 7.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,188
Born Overseas 1,282

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 173
  • 2. New Zealand 131
  • 3. India 66
  • 4. Philippines 53
  • 5. Iraq 44
  • 6. Samoa 44
  • 7. Lebanon 40
  • 8. Egypt 36
  • 9. Bangladesh 34
  • 10. Scotland 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,083
English 1,868
Irish 579
Scottish 444
Australian Aboriginal 263
Italian 196
German 184
Lebanese 147
Samoan 125
Chinese 105

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,841
Both parents born in Australia
1,814
Both parents born overseas
778
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.9%
No Religion
28.8%
Islam
6.4%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
397 (7.0%)
5-14 years
752 (13.4%)
15-19 years
345 (6.1%)
20-24 years
340 (6.0%)
25-34 years
729 (12.9%)
35-44 years
787 (14.0%)
45-54 years
643 (11.4%)
55-64 years
602 (10.7%)
65-74 years
736 (13.1%)
75-84 years
239 (4.2%)
85+ years
55 (1.0%)

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