Overall score
Rutherglen
48.1/100
Wahgunyah
41.6/100
Rutherglen vs Wahgunyah, VIC Suburb Comparison
Rutherglen for retirees and investment; Wahgunyah for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RutherglenWahgunyah
Crime rate
Rutherglen
47.5 / 1k
Wahgunyah
31.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rutherglen
20
Wahgunyah
20
Population
Rutherglen
2,579
Wahgunyah
1,061
Metric leadRutherglen 7Wahgunyah 24 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 retireesRutherglen
- Best for investmentRutherglen
- Best for best valueWahgunyah
- 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 | 48.1/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.0/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.5 / 1k | 31.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 113 | 28 |
| Green cover | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Population | 2,579 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rutherglen is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Wahgunyah is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Rutherglen is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability; Wahgunyah answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Rutherglen suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wahgunyah is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.