Farley vs Rutherford
The verdict
Farley is more affordable, with a median house price of $597K versus $764K in Rutherford. Farley rates higher for education (41 vs 35). Rutherford rates higher for transport (81 vs 40). On the separate residential safety score, Rutherford rates higher (21 vs 5/100 in Farley).
Scores
| Farley | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 63 |
| Transport | 40 | 81 |
| Education | 41 | 35 |
| Liveability | 37 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Farley | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 605 | 13,091 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,015 | $1,475 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 16.4% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 86.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Farley High Growth · Rutherford High Growth
Property
| Farley | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $597K | $764K |
| Median unit price | $603K | $541K |
| House price YoY | 92.3% | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Farley | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,157 | 512 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 992 | 497 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 5,620 | 894 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 25,620 | 10,244 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Farley | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 948 |
See the full school list on each profile: Farley · Rutherford
Transport
| Farley | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 139 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Farley | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 133 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.4 km | 33.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 129.6 km | 132.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Farley | Rutherford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 605 | 13,091 |
| Estimated 2025 | 704 | 15,239 |
| Projected 2041 | 955 | 20,666 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.86% | 3.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Farley or Rutherford?
Rutherford has the higher residential safety score (Farley 5/100 vs Rutherford 21/100).
Which is more affordable, Farley or Rutherford?
Farley is more affordable, with a median house price of $597K versus $764K.
Which has better schools, Farley or Rutherford?
Farley has a higher average school ICSEA (Farley 974 vs Rutherford 948; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Farley or Rutherford?
Rutherford has the higher transport score (Farley 40/100 vs Rutherford 81/100).
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