Rutherford vs Windella, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rutherford | Windella |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.1/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.2 / 1k | 106.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 262 | 10 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 375 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 6 |
| Population | 13,091 | 845 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWindella
- Best for familiesRutherford
- Best for best valueRutherford
- Best for best schoolsRutherford
Comparison summary
Rutherford and Windella offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rutherford leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rutherford; Crime rate favours Rutherford; Parks & reserves favours Rutherford. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Windella, Families → Rutherford, Best value → Rutherford, Best schools → Rutherford.