Overall score
Coutts Crossing
32.9/100
Rushforth
31.2/100
Coutts Crossing for investment and schools; Rushforth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coutts Crossing
32.9/100
Rushforth
31.2/100
Crime rate
Coutts Crossing
112.0 / 1k
Rushforth
112.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coutts Crossing
0
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 | 32.9/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.0 / 1k | 112.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 116 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 1 |
| 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 public transport access and walkability, while Rushforth stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Coutts Crossing sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced 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.