Overall score
Chiltern
45.9/100
Rutherglen
44.2/100
Chiltern vs Rutherglen, VIC suburb comparison
Chiltern for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChilternRutherglen
Crime rate
Chiltern
41.5 / 1k
Rutherglen
53.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chiltern
0
Rutherglen
4
Population
Chiltern
1,580
Rutherglen
2,579
Metric leadChiltern 4Rutherglen 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Chiltern | Rutherglen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.9/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.5 / 1k | 53.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 113 |
| Population | 1,580 | 2,579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Chiltern reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Rutherglen is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
Chiltern pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Rutherglen is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Chiltern, while Rutherglen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.