Rutherford vs Thornton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rutherford | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.2/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.3/100 | 75.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.2 / 1k | 90.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 262 | 143 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 375 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 717 | 549 |
| Population | 13,091 | 10,690 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRutherford
- Best for familiesRutherford
- Best for best schoolsRutherford
Comparison summary
Rutherford and Thornton (NSW) 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 Thornton (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rutherford, Families → Rutherford, Best schools → Rutherford.