Lochinvar vs Rutherford, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lochinvar | Rutherford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.0 / 1k | 106.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 262 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 375 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 49 |
| Population | 1,095 | 13,091 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLochinvar
- Best for familiesRutherford
- Best for best valueRutherford
- Best for best schoolsRutherford
Comparison summary
Lochinvar and Rutherford offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rutherford leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rutherford; Housing (desirability) favours Rutherford; Crime rate favours Lochinvar. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lochinvar, Families → Rutherford, Best value → Rutherford, Best schools → Rutherford.