SuburbCheck

Rutherford

NSW 2320 · Maitland

13,091 (2021) → 15,239 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)

63
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

13,091
Population
$764K
Median house (2025)
21
Safety score
81
Transport score

Rutherford is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 132km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $764K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 33km inland. Rutherford has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 21/100.

132.1 km
To Sydney CBD
33.0 km
To coast
$620/wk
Median rent (house)
2.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

13,091
Population
35
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Maitland LGA population (est. 2025)99,787
Median household income (weekly)$1,475
vs NSW median-20.3%
Bachelor degree or higher16.4%
Born in Australia86.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,203 / 94 / 528

Top countries of birth: England (1.55%), New Zealand (1.05%), Philippines (0.81%), India (0.78%), South Africa (0.42%)

Top languages: Punjabi (0.47%), Tagalog (0.43%), Afrikaans (0.29%), Spanish (0.24%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.2%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$764K+17.3%
Median house (2025)
$541K-3.7%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$620 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)4.2%
Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

21
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

67
Break & enter dwelling512/100k
34
Steal from dwelling260/100k
65
Motor vehicle theft497/100k
117
Domestic assault894/100k
6
Robbery46/100k
82
Non-domestic assault626/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,341 (all categories, latest year)10,244 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

32

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

24
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 980 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 997
  • Rutherford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 929
  • Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 917

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Telarah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 874
  • Hunter Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 974
  • Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 940
  • Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1043
  • Gillieston Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 938
  • All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 5km
  • St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1043
  • All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1031
  • St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1016
  • St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1005
  • Bolwarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1022
  • Lochinvar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 952

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

81
1Train
139Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTelarah (2.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

53 in suburbSupermarkets
88 in suburbCafes/Rest.
66 in suburbParks
1111 in suburbPlaygrounds
344133 in suburbPools
43 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
44 in suburbGPs
32 in suburbPharmacies
96 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3729 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaitland Private Hospital (10.0 km)
Nearest vet4.7 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (19.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

15

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

4
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
37
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

2

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

6
Parks
1
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

7

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

21

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.23

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

45

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

8
Long Day Care
4
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate3.87%
Projected population 204120,666
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Maitland

Farley$807K40transportTelarah$680K79transportAberglasslyn$895K48transportMelvilleData not available0transportAnambah$849K0transportOakhampton HeightsData not available54transport

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Frequently asked questions about Rutherford

Is Rutherford safe?

Rutherford has a residential safety score of 21/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 10,244 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Rutherford?

In Rutherford, the median house price is $764K and the median unit price is $541K. Median weekly house rent is $620.

How far is Rutherford from Sydney CBD?

Rutherford is about 132.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Rutherford?

Rutherford has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 948 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Rutherford?

Rutherford has a transport score of 81/100, including 1 train station and 139 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.