Rutherglen
VIC 3685 · Indigo
2,579 (2021) → 2,642 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rutherglen is a moderate growth suburb in Indigo, VIC 3685, about 238km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $477K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 8/100, and is about 240km inland. Rutherglen has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.48%), New Zealand (1.43%), Netherlands (0.62%), Germany (0.5%), Scotland (0.31%)
Top languages: Italian (0.35%), German (0.16%), Greek (0.12%), Filipino (0.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rutherglen Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1009
- Rutherglen High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 970
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wahgunyah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 989
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rutherglen
Is Rutherglen safe?
Rutherglen has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 3,722 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rutherglen?
In Rutherglen, the .
How far is Rutherglen from Melbourne CBD?
Rutherglen is about 237.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Rutherglen?
Rutherglen has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 996 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rutherglen?
Rutherglen has a transport score of 8/100 and 3 bus stops.