The size of Rushforth is approximately 35.1 square kilometres. The population of Rushforth in 2011 was 555 people. By 2016 the population was 237 showing a population decline of 57.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Rushforth is 10-19 years. Households in Rushforth are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Rushforth work in a clerical occupation. In 2011, 86.4% of the homes in Rushforth were owner-occupied compared with 86.7% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $429,500.