Maitland Vale 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 Vale | Rutherford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.5/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 106.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 262 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 375 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 49 |
| Population | 281 | 13,091 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaitland Vale
- Best for familiesRutherford
- Best for investmentMaitland Vale
- Best for best valueRutherford
- Best for best schoolsRutherford
Comparison summary
Maitland Vale and Rutherford offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rutherford leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rutherford; Housing (desirability) favours Maitland Vale; Crime rate favours Rutherford. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maitland Vale, Families → Rutherford, Investment → Maitland Vale, Best value → Rutherford.