Rushforth NSW

Postcode 2460 · Clarence Valley LGA

Rushforth is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Clarence Valley local government area (postcode 2460). With a population of 285, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $79K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Rushforth is $735,000, having dropped significantly 19.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $480. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,515.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Clarence Valley LGA is moderate at 4,981 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Rushforth offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($735K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -19.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$735K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-19.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$735K
-19.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$420
POPULATION
285
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,524
Personal Income /wk$643
Mortgage /mth$1,515
CRIME (Clarence Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,981
Total Incidents2,791
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025