Rushworth, VIC 3612 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rushworth is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3612, home to 1,411 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Strathbogie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 138 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,411
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $850 /week
- Median personal income
- $486 /week
- Median family income
- $1,177 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Campaspe
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Shepparton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Nicholls
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $190 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $997
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Rushworth P-12 College
- St Mary's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- High St/Moora Rd
- School St/Moora Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 25 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 515 mm
- Reference station: Bendigo Airport, 64.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.8% of the 799 resolvable premises in Rushworth. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 57.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 36.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 161 across postcode 3612 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 63 property offences, 32 violent offences, 20 public order offences.
- Wider Campaspe LGA: 10,244 offences per 100,000 residents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rushworth?
Rushworth (VIC 3612) had 1,411 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Campaspe local government area.
What is the median rent in Rushworth?
The median advertised rent in Rushworth is $190/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rushworth?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Rushworth covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Rushworth P-12 College (0.3 km), St Mary's School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rushworth?
Rushworth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rushworth?
Across postcode 3612, 161 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (63), violent (32), public order (20). 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 Rushworth?
In Rushworth, mean daily temperatures range from 8.1°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 515 mm measured at the Bendigo Airport weather station (64.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rushworth?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rushworth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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