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VIC · Campaspe Council

Rushworth, 3612

Current weather

10.5°CLight drizzle

96% humidity · 23.6 km/h wind · 13.2° / 8.8° today · 7.3 mm rain

Desirability score

34.9/100

4206th in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Rushworth is a small locality in the Campaspe area, home to around 1,411 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 94 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+62%), roughly 66.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a reasonable spread of amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,411
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$850
Dwelling vacancy
13.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
95 of 694
Median monthly mortgage
$997
Employment rate
38.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
66 / 13 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
94
Against the person
22
Against property
32
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 64 residents
State safety percentile
58.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+62.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault5
  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle7
  • E19 Other Justice Procedures Offences9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order14

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
935
  • Rushworth P-12 CollegeCombined
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • High St/Moora Rd
  • High St/Moora Rd
  • School St/Moora Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 14/11/2025 and 27/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GIRGARRE-RUSHWORTH ROAD, CRACKNELL BRIDGE ROAD13 Nov 2025 – 26 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 14/11/2025 and 27/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GIRGARRE-RUSHWORTH ROAD, CRACKNELL BRIDGE ROAD13 Nov 2025 – 26 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

31 planning-related records

2021· 13 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works (dwelling) in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    30 A'BECKETT STREET RUSHWORTH 3612Lapsed

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works (verandah, pergola, external alterations, gates and garage) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 301
    1 PHILLIPS STREET RUSHWORTH 3612Permit issued by the RA

  • May 2021

  • Building and Works (Verandahs) associated with a Section 2 use (education centre) in the Township Zone
    5-7 Southam StreetPermit issued by the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works (carport and outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and removal of native vegetation (one tree) pursuant to Clause 52.17
    28 Mcintosh RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1
    20 David CourtPermit issued by the RA

  • March 2021

  • Building and Works (Dwelling) in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    179 Hay LanePermit issued by the RA
  • Demolition (carport) and buildings and works (garage) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule HO301
    9 Phillips StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (Agricultural shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    4076B Bendigo-Murchison RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (building extension) associated with a Section 2 Use in the Township Zone
    79 Stanhope RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (outbuilding) in the Heritage Overlay 301
    2 Phillips StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use & development of the land for a vehicle store in the Township Zone
    10 Pyle StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (ablution block) and external alterations to a non-contributory building in the Heritage Overlay 301
    73 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and Works (Dwelling and Two Carports) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1
    24 David CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use and development (dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Bushfire Management Overlay
    OLD PLACE ROAD RUSHWORTH 3612Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots in the Township Zone and Bushfire Management Overlay and alteration of vehicle access to a Road Zone Category 1 pursuant to Clause 52.29
    4155 Bendigo-Murchison RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works (agricultural shed) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1
    178 Clearys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    Risstrom RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a vehicle store in the Township Zone
    10 Pyle StreetLapsed

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works (dwelling extension) in the Bushfire Management Overlay Schedule 1
    52 Stanhope RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • September 2020

  • Removal of one (1) tree in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 301
    31 Esmonde StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Building & Works (partial demolition, extension, external painting, outbuilding and crossover) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 301
    31 Esmonde StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Removal of native vegetation (1 tree) pursuant to Clause 52.17
    12-18 Murchison RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Dog Breeding (25 dogs) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1
    212 Steigenberger RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Building and Works (partial demolition and extension to existing dwelling) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 301
    18 Heily StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Group Accommodation in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Bushfire Management Overlay and Creation of Easement pursuant to Clause 52.02
    48 Perry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and Works (Agricultural Shed) in the Rural Living Zone
    10 Hay LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (replacement roof) in Heritage Overlay Schedule 301 and 307
    71 High StreetPermit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works (demolition and roof reconstruction) in the Township Zone and Heritage Overlay Schedule 301
    13 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Rural Living Zone Schedule 1
    Wild Paddock RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone
    543 Rushworth-Tatura RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (E-Waste storage facility) in the Bushfire Management Overlay
    186 Nine Mile RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Cochlan's IGA plus LiquorAlcohol

    18 High Street, Rushworth

  • ATM
  • Rushworth BakeryBakery

    13 High Street, Rushworth

  • Bendigo BankBank

    High Street, Rushworth

  • High St/Moora RdBus stop
  • School St/Moora RdBus stop
  • Perry's ButcheryButcher
  • Gus & OlliesCafe
  • Motofinish CafeCafe

    High Street, Rushworth

  • Clock

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lions ParkPark
  • Rushworth Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Waranga H115 Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
On site
  • Rushworth PharmacyHigh Streetpharmacy
  • Waranga Healthclinic
  • Waranga Medical CentreHigh Streetdoctor
  • Waranga Memorial Hospital (Goulburn Valley Health)Coyle Streethospital
  • Warranga Hospitalhospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • FORMER RUSHWORTH CHRONICLE STEAM PRINTING OFFICENH0941
  • RUSHWORTH COURT HOUSENH1483

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
34.9/100
National rank
4206th in Australia
State rank
834th in VIC
Peer rank
#170 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#381 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A211 Fv Serious Assaultcrime5
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime7
  • E19 Other Justice Procedures Offencescrime9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime14
  • FORMER RUSHWORTH CHRONICLE STEAM PRINTING OFFICEheritageNH0941
  • RUSHWORTH COURT HOUSEheritageNH1483
  • Rushworth PharmacyhealthHigh Streetpharmacy
  • Waranga Healthhealthclinic
  • Waranga Medical CentrehealthHigh Streetdoctor

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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