Overall score
Aberglasslyn
35.8/100
Rutherford
39.9/100
Aberglasslyn vs Rutherford, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rutherford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AberglasslynRutherford
Crime rate
Aberglasslyn
95.3 / 1k
Rutherford
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberglasslyn
267
Rutherford
376
Population
Aberglasslyn
6,552
Rutherford
13,091
Metric leadAberglasslyn 5Rutherford 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRutherford
- Best for familiesRutherford
- Best for investmentRutherford
- Best for best schoolsRutherford
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aberglasslyn | Rutherford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.3 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 262 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 376 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 61 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Population | 6,552 | 13,091 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aberglasslyn is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Rutherford is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Aberglasslyn is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook; Rutherford answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Aberglasslyn suits retirees more clearly, whereas Rutherford is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.