Aberglasslyn vs Rutherford
The verdict
Rutherford is more affordable, with a median house price of $764K versus $792K in Aberglasslyn. Aberglasslyn rates higher for education (40 vs 35). Rutherford rates higher for transport (81 vs 48). On the separate residential safety score, Aberglasslyn rates higher (62 vs 21/100 in Rutherford).
Scores
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 63 |
| Transport | 48 | 81 |
| Education | 40 | 35 |
| Liveability | 60 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,552 | 13,091 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,147 | $1,475 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.5% | 16.4% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 86.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Aberglasslyn High Growth · Rutherford High Growth
Property
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $792K | $764K |
| Median unit price | $639K | $541K |
| House price YoY | 16.2% | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 512 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 290 | 497 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 595 | 894 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,999 | 10,244 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 948 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aberglasslyn · Rutherford
Transport
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 139 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 206 | 133 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.7 km | 33.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 134.5 km | 132.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Aberglasslyn | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,552 | 13,091 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,330 | 15,239 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,382 | 20,666 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.84% | 3.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aberglasslyn or Rutherford?
Aberglasslyn has the higher residential safety score (Aberglasslyn 62/100 vs Rutherford 21/100).
Which is more affordable, Aberglasslyn or Rutherford?
Rutherford is more affordable, with a median house price of $764K versus $792K.
Which has better public transport, Aberglasslyn or Rutherford?
Rutherford has the higher transport score (Aberglasslyn 48/100 vs Rutherford 81/100).
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