Ruse, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ruse is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 5,632 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,632
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,797 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $2,002 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Ruse Public School
- Kentlyn Public School
- Campbelltown East Public School
- John Warby Public School
- Leumeah High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops
- James Ruse Park, Acacia Av
- Acacia Av Opp St Thomas More Parish Ruse Catholic Church
- Brindabella St At Irvine Pl
- Acacia Av Opp Burragorang Rd
- Brindabella St At Dandenong Cres
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 43 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 51.9% of the 2,073 resolvable premises in Ruse. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 51.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruse?
Ruse (NSW 2560) had 5,632 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Ruse?
The median advertised rent in Ruse is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ruse?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ruse covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ruse Public School (0.8 km), Kentlyn Public School (1.1 km), Campbelltown East Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ruse?
Ruse is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ruse?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Ruse?
In Ruse, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ruse?
68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ruse centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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