Barnawartha vs Rutherglen, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barnawartha | Rutherglen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.4 / 1k | 54.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 113 |
| Population | 987 | 2,579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarnawartha
- Best for familiesBarnawartha
- Best for investmentBarnawartha
- Best for best schoolsRutherglen
Comparison summary
Barnawartha and Rutherglen offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rutherglen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rutherglen; Housing (desirability) favours Rutherglen; Crime rate favours Barnawartha. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barnawartha, Families → Barnawartha, Investment → Barnawartha, Best schools → Rutherglen.