Rutherglen vs Wahgunyah, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rutherglen | Wahgunyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.8/100 | 74.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.3 / 1k | 38.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 113 | 28 |
| Population | 2,579 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWahgunyah
- Best for familiesWahgunyah
- Best for investmentRutherglen
- Best for best schoolsRutherglen
Comparison summary
Rutherglen and Wahgunyah offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rutherglen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rutherglen; Housing (desirability) favours Wahgunyah; Crime rate favours Wahgunyah. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wahgunyah, Families → Wahgunyah, Investment → Rutherglen, Best schools → Rutherglen.