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Rugby

NSW 2583 • New South Wales

83
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
206.78 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricPeaceful
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About Rugby

Rugby is a small village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located within the Hilltops Council local government area approximately 292 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 146 kilometres north of Canberra. Situated in the rolling pastoral landscape of the Lachlan Tablelands, the village lies roughly 30 minutes west of Crookwell and is described as the easternmost village in the Hilltops region. At the 2021 Census, Rugby had a population of 83 residents, with the ATO median taxable income for the postcode sitting around $46,265 reflective of the predominantly agricultural economy.

Rugby has its foundations in sheep grazing, cattle farming, and wool production, and the surrounding district continues to produce some of the finest merino wool in New South Wales. The village was established in the early 19th century and retains a strong pastoral heritage. The nearest service town is Crookwell to the east, which offers schools, shops, and medical facilities, while the larger town of Goulburn is around 50 kilometres to the east. The Hilltops region is celebrated for its cool-climate agriculture and wide open landscapes, and Rugby's quiet, community-oriented character appeals to those who value a traditional rural lifestyle on the Southern Tablelands.

Rugby falls under postcode 2583 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Goulburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2583
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Goulburn
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.20°, 149.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
206.78 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2583

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2583, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,999
Median 2023–24
$46,265
▲ 15.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,389

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2583; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • PBC Goulburn Route 818 (via Crookwell) — Goulburn Approx. 60–75 min from Crookwell (~30 min from Rugby)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
292 km
By Train
No direct service. Drive to Goulburn (~50km east) and take regional rail to Sydney (~2 hours).
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5–3 hours

🛣️ Car-dependent. Access via Crookwell and the Hume Highway. Canberra CBD approximately 146km south.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rugby is a small rural village with minimal local services; a car is essential for almost all daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
83
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hilltops Local Government Area, which contains Rugby. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
155.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
129.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
414.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
176.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Hilltops →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rugby known for? +

Rugby is known as a quiet pastoral village in the NSW Southern Tablelands, with the surrounding district historically renowned for producing fine merino wool and beef cattle. It is one of the older rural settlements in the Hilltops region, with roots dating to the early 1800s.

How far is Rugby from Sydney? +

Rugby is approximately 292 kilometres south-west of Sydney, typically a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Hume Highway through Goulburn then west toward Crookwell.

Does Rugby have public transport? +

Rugby has no regular public transport services. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with Crookwell (approximately 30 minutes to the east) serving as the nearest town with bus connections to Goulburn via PBC Goulburn.

What is the population of Rugby? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rugby has a population of 83 residents. The village is a small, tightly knit rural community set across a land area of approximately 207 square kilometres in the Hilltops Council area.

Is Rugby a good place to live? +

Rugby is well suited to those seeking a quiet, traditional rural lifestyle in the NSW Southern Tablelands. The surrounding landscape is beautiful, the community is close-knit, and the district's pastoral heritage gives it a distinctive character, though residents need to travel to Crookwell or Goulburn for most services.

What is the postcode for Rugby? +

The postcode for Rugby is 2583, which is also shared with Crookwell and surrounding localities in the Hilltops Council and Upper Lachlan Shire areas of the NSW Southern Tablelands.

Is Rugby a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rugby is part of the Hilltops LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.