Rushworth
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Rushworth is a small, historic gold rush town in rural Victoria, known for its preserved 19th-century architecture, charming main street, and friendly community. With its tranquil surroundings and proximity to bushland reserves, Rushworth offers a relaxing escape into Australia's past and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,411
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-36.59°, 145.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,955
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
8.8°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
-1.2°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
466 mm
Internet Speed
107 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
11
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
SHT
Distance
38 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.