Overall score
Rutherglen
44.2/100
Wahgunyah
39.1/100
Rutherglen vs Wahgunyah, VIC suburb comparison
Rutherglen for investment and schools; Wahgunyah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RutherglenWahgunyah
Crime rate
Rutherglen
53.3 / 1k
Wahgunyah
38.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rutherglen
4
Wahgunyah
12
Population
Rutherglen
2,579
Wahgunyah
1,061
Metric leadRutherglen 5Wahgunyah 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWahgunyah
- Best for familiesWahgunyah
- Best for investmentRutherglen
- Best for best schoolsRutherglen
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 | Rutherglen | Wahgunyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.8/100 | 74.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.3 / 1k | 38.2 / 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 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rutherglen is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Wahgunyah is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Rutherglen is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Wahgunyah answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Rutherglen suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wahgunyah is the stronger match for retirees.