Overall score
Rutherford
39.9/100
Telarah
36.1/100
Rutherford vs Telarah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rutherford for retirees and investment; Telarah for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RutherfordTelarah
Crime rate
Rutherford
95.4 / 1k
Telarah
95.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rutherford
376
Telarah
45
Population
Rutherford
13,091
Telarah
2,318
Metric leadRutherford 10Telarah 21 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRutherford
- Best for familiesTelarah
- Best for investmentRutherford
- Best for best valueRutherford
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 | Rutherford | Telarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.5/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.4 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 262 | 33 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 376 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 12 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| Population | 13,091 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Rutherford reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Telarah is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Rutherford is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Telarah answers with schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rutherford, while Telarah 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.