Overall score
Chiltern
47.5/100
Rutherglen
48.1/100
Chiltern vs Rutherglen, VIC Suburb Comparison
Chiltern for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChilternRutherglen
Crime rate
Chiltern
42.8 / 1k
Rutherglen
47.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chiltern
6
Rutherglen
20
Population
Chiltern
1,580
Rutherglen
2,579
Metric leadChiltern 5Rutherglen 62 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 best valueChiltern
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 | 47.5/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.8 / 1k | 47.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 113 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| 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 regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Chiltern pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Rutherglen is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chiltern, while Rutherglen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.