New South Wales · Postcode 2648
Rufus postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 932 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Rufus at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Rufus vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rufus | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,187 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $30 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Rufus is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2648. It lies roughly 932 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Wentworth.
According to the 2021 Census, Rufus has a population of 41 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,187, below the NSW average.
Housing in Rufus includes a median weekly rent of $30, 11 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 42.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rufus scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Rufus is part of the Lower Murray statistical area in New South Wales.
Rufus details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2648 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 41 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $30 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1550.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.0493 |
| Longitude | 141.099 |
| Distance from Sydney | 932 km |
| Region (SA4) | Murray |
| Area (SA3) | Lower Murray |
| Local Government | Wentworth |
| Federal Electorate | Farrer |
| State Electorate | Murray |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (7.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (39.0%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (12.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (14.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (26.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (40.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 5 (33.3%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.