Lilliput vs Rutherglen
The verdict
Rutherglen rates higher for liveability (33 vs 8). Lilliput is closer to the coast (232.8 km vs 239.6 km).
Scores
LilliputRutherglen
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 8 |
| Education | 44 | 47 |
| Liveability | 8 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 84 | 2,579 |
| Median age | 36 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $1,306 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lilliput Moderate Growth · Rutherglen Moderate Growth
Property
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $477K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 349 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,190 | 194 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,571 | 3,722 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lilliput · Rutherglen
Transport
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 8 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 14.3 km |
Liveability
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 0 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 232.8 km | 239.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 229.3 km | 237.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 27.9 km | 35.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lilliput | Rutherglen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 84 | 2,579 |
| Estimated 2025 | 86 | 2,642 |
| Projected 2041 | 99 | 3,041 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lilliput or Rutherglen?
Rutherglen has the higher transport score (Lilliput 0/100 vs Rutherglen 8/100).
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