Overall score
Coutts Crossing
26.1/100
Rushforth
33.2/100
Rushforth for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coutts Crossing
26.1/100
Rushforth
33.2/100
Crime rate
Coutts Crossing
112.0 / 1k
Rushforth
112.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coutts Crossing
1
Rushforth
0
Population
Coutts Crossing
1,053
Rushforth
285
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Coutts Crossing | Rushforth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.1/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.0/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.0 / 1k | 112.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 116 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 1 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,053 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Coutts Crossing is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Rushforth is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Coutts Crossing tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, while Rushforth stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Coutts Crossing sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Rushforth.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Coutts Crossing the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Rushforth.
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.