Demographics

Rushworth is approximately 172.56 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Rushworth was 1335. The population is 50% male and 50% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Rushworth are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $400 to $499 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $150 to $199.

Description

Today Rushworth is a service centre which was once a thriving and bustling goldmining town. It retains its original charm and is surrounded by interesting smaller goldrush towns. Rushworth is known as 'the Gold and Ironbark town'. Rushworth is located 181 km north of Melbourne via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway. It is 145 m above sea-level. At the 2011 census, Rushworth had a population of 1,381. Rushworth is situated in hilly, agriculturally unattractive country which is mainly taken up by the Rushworth ironbark forest.