Airds vs Ruse NSW
Two New South Wales suburbs, about 1.9 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Airds | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,265 | 5,632 |
| Median age | 29 | 38 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $220 | $410 |
| Owner-occupied | 20% | 80% |
| Family households | 73% | 80% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 1 | 4 |
| Tree canopy | 34% | 24% |
| Population 2011 | 3,507 | 5,502 |
What stands out
Airds rents cheaper — $220 vs $410 a week at the census.
Ruse ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 4 vs 1).
Airds is the greener of the two (34% vs 24% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Airds -7%, Ruse +2%.
In short
The two sit about 1.9 km apart in a straight line, both in New South Wales.
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