Rukenvale Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Rukenvale Compares
Rukenvale vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rukenvale | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -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.
Rukenvale is a locality 622 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2474. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Kyogle.
According to the 2021 Census, Rukenvale has a population of 15 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the NSW average.
Housing in Rukenvale includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rukenvale scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Rukenvale is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
Rukenvale Details
| Postcode | 2474 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 15 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $899/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 9.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.4665464 |
| Longitude | 152.8941152 |
| Distance from Sydney | 622 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Kyogle |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 8 (53.3%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (33.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (33.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Rukenvale
Same Postcode (2474)
More Rukenvale Data
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.