The size of Rukenvale is approximately 9.5 square kilometres. The population of Rukenvale in 2011 was 215 people. By 2016 the population was 16 showing a population decline of 92.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Rukenvale is 70-79 years. Households in Rukenvale are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying under $300 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Rukenvale work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 66.3% of the homes in Rukenvale were owner-occupied compared with 93.8% in 2016.