Rutherford vs Telarah
The verdict
Telarah is more affordable, with a median house price of $669K versus $764K in Rutherford. Telarah rates higher for liveability (90 vs 69). Telarah is closer to the coast (30.3 km vs 33.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rutherford rates higher (21 vs 16/100 in Telarah).
Scores
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 70 |
| Transport | 81 | 79 |
| Education | 35 | 37 |
| Liveability | 69 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,091 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,475 | $1,311 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.2% | 90.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Rutherford High Growth · Telarah High Growth
Property
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $764K | $669K |
| Median unit price | $541K | $378K |
| House price YoY | 17.3% | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 512 | 475 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 497 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 894 | 1,726 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,244 | 13,029 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 874 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rutherford · Telarah
Transport
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 139 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 133 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.0 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 130.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.0 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Rutherford | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,091 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,239 | 2,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,666 | 3,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.87% | 3.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rutherford or Telarah?
Rutherford has the higher residential safety score (Rutherford 21/100 vs Telarah 16/100).
Which is more affordable, Rutherford or Telarah?
Telarah is more affordable, with a median house price of $669K versus $764K.
Which has better schools, Rutherford or Telarah?
Rutherford has a higher average school ICSEA (Rutherford 948 vs Telarah 874; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rutherford or Telarah?
Rutherford has the higher transport score (Rutherford 81/100 vs Telarah 79/100).
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