Overall score
Farley
22.1/100
Rutherford
61.7/100
Farley vs Rutherford, NSW suburb comparison
Rutherford for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FarleyRutherford
Crime rate
Farley
95.7 / 1k
Rutherford
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farley
2
Rutherford
375
Population
Farley
605
Rutherford
13,091
Metric leadFarley 2Rutherford 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesRutherford
- Best for investmentRutherford
- Best for best valueRutherford
- Best for best schoolsRutherford
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 | Farley | Rutherford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.1/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.7 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 262 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 375 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 57 |
| Population | 605 | 13,091 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Farley is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Rutherford is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Farley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Rutherford is in a middle-ring position.
Farley tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Rutherford stands out for housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Farley sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Rutherford.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Rutherford, while Farley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.