Rutherglen vs Wahgunyah
The verdict
Wahgunyah is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $477K in Rutherglen. Rutherglen rates higher for education (47 vs 38). Rutherglen is closer to the coast (239.6 km vs 242.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wahgunyah rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Rutherglen).
Scores
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 28 |
| Transport | 8 | 12 |
| Education | 47 | 38 |
| Liveability | 33 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,579 | 1,061 |
| Median age | 48 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,306 | $1,280 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 18.1% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 87.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Rutherglen Moderate Growth · Wahgunyah Moderate Growth
Property
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $477K | $448K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | 38.7% |
| 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
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 349 | 94 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 194 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,722 | 2,733 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 989 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rutherglen · Wahgunyah
Transport
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 8 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.3 km | 20.6 km |
Liveability
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 4 |
| Parks | 13 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 239.6 km | 242.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 237.8 km | 239.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 35.8 km | 39.9 km |
Population & growth
| Rutherglen | Wahgunyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,579 | 1,061 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,642 | 1,087 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,041 | 1,251 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.61% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rutherglen or Wahgunyah?
Wahgunyah has the higher residential safety score (Rutherglen 86/100 vs Wahgunyah 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Rutherglen or Wahgunyah?
Wahgunyah is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $477K.
Which has better schools, Rutherglen or Wahgunyah?
Rutherglen has a higher average school ICSEA (Rutherglen 996 vs Wahgunyah 989; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rutherglen or Wahgunyah?
Wahgunyah has the higher transport score (Rutherglen 8/100 vs Wahgunyah 12/100).
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