Maitland vs Rutherford, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maitland | Rutherford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.0 / 1k | 106.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 262 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 375 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 717 |
| Population | 1,972 | 13,091 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesMaitland
- Best for investmentRutherford
- Best for best valueRutherford
- Best for best schoolsMaitland
Comparison summary
Maitland (NSW) 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 Maitland (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Maitland (NSW), Investment → Rutherford, Best value → Rutherford, Best schools → Maitland (NSW).