Overall score
Farley
37.1/100
Rutherford
39.9/100
Farley vs Rutherford, NSW Suburb Comparison
Farley for schools; 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
4
Rutherford
376
Population
Farley
605
Rutherford
13,091
Metric leadFarley 3Rutherford 71 tiedacross 11 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 schoolsFarley
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 | 37.1/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.5/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.7 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 262 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 376 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 61 |
| Green cover | 26.3% | 4.5% |
| Population | 605 | 13,091 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Farley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, 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 calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Rutherford stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rutherford, while Farley 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.