Rufus Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Rufus is a locality approximately 932 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Rufus is 2648, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Rufus has a population of 41 (23 males, 15 females). The median age is 47 years.
The median weekly household income in Rufus is $1,187, with a median personal income of $900 per week.
The median weekly rent in Rufus is $30.
100% of residents were born in Australia.
The employment rate in Rufus shows 16 people employed (15 full-time, 0 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (5), professionals (0), and technicians & trades (0).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Rufus has an IRSAD score of 992 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Rufus covers an area of 1550.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Rufus sits within the Lower Murray area, part of the broader Murray region. It falls under the Unincorporated NSW local government area.
The federal electorate for Rufus is Parkes (Rural).
Rufus Details
| Postcode | 2648 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 41 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $30 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1550.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Completed Year 12 | 26.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 73.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -34.0493 |
| Longitude | 141.0990 |
| Distance from Sydney | 932 km |
| Region (SA4) | Murray |
| Area (SA3) | Lower Murray |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NSW |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |