Median house price
$816k
+10% change
NSW · Maitland Council
Rutherford, 2320
Est. population · Jun 2025
13,013
Growth (1 yr)
+3.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+18.0%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,475/wk
Employment rate
54.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$816,000
Languages at home
5.5%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Afrikaans, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Rutherford is a well-connected established suburb in Maitland Council with everyday amenities close at hand. The capital is not on the doorstep: Sydney is a proper journey, while nearby towns cover more day-to-day needs. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates good overall, led by schools and education, plus growth momentum, while community and employment, plus safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Rutherford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$600/wk
Houses $620 · Units $485
Population (ERP)
13,013
+3.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#58
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
69th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
95th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
19th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 61.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 843rd in Australia
- State rank
- 236th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #58 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #175 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $485
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 357
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $816,000
- Median price change
- +10%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
13,013(June 2025)
+3.2% annual · +18.0% over 5 years · 95th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.2%
- 5-year growth
- +18.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +407
- Change in 5 years
- +1,981
- Growth rank in NSW
- 95th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~15,050), extrapolated at +2.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 13,091
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,475
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 227 of 5,062
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 54.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4,203 / 528 / 94
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,241
- Against the person
- 341
- Against property
- 451
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 95.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions609
- Domestic Violence Related Assault329
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment381
- Malicious Damage To Property307
- Steal From Motor Vehicle237
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 933
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 19th
School list
- Rutherford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 933 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,007 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Rutherford Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 922 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,405 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 996 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 370 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Busy Beeschildcare
- Goodstart Early Learning RutherfordDunkley Streetchildcare
- Little Legends Pre-SchoolRichard Roadkindergarten
- Maitland Baptist Out of School Hours CareWeblands Streetchildcare
- Tillys Play and Development Centre Rutherfordchildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
262 public transport stops in this suburb
- Aberglasslyn Rd At Queen St
- Aberglasslyn Rd Opp Third Av
- Alexandra Av At Endeavour St
- New England Hwy At John St
- New England Hwy Opp South St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
375 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 7 fast food · 3 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 8 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 18 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 262 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 124 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 85/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.23
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.37
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.46
Food & drink(18)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bec's Cake CreationsBakery
- Rutherford BakehouseBakery
- Cafe (2)
- DartagnansCafe
Unit 10 366 New England Highway
- Addil Indian & KebabFast food
- Chips & MoreFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- OportoFast food
- The Sea ShantyFast food
- Bradford HotelPub
- Golden TerraceRestaurant
- Panda HouseRestaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
- Sulee ThaiRestaurant
Shopping(3)
- FoodaryConvenience store
- Peachy GreenGrocerGreengrocer
Unit 2 58 Shipley Drive
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
- Busy BeesChildcare
- Goodstart Early Learning RutherfordChildcare
42 Dunkley Street, Rutherford
- Tillys Play and Development Centre RutherfordChildcare
- Little Legends Pre-SchoolKindergarten
49-51 Richard Road, Rutherford
Health & services(5)
- Pacific SmilesDentist
- Marketplace Medical Centre RutherfordMedical clinic
Unit E5-E7 1 Hillview Street
- Rutherford Family Medical PracticeMedical clinic
- Rutherford Medical CentreMedical clinic
26 East Mall
- Rutherford North Medical CentreMedical clinic
Sport & outdoors(128)
- Paw ParkDog park
- GenesisGym
- Finney Close ParkPark
- Norm Chapman OvalPark
- Park (2)
- Playground (8)
- Maitland Indoor Sports CentreSports centre
37 Hinkler Avenue, Rutherford
- Pulse Climbing MaitlandSports centre
387 New England Highway
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (110)
- WaterWorx Swim CentreSwimming pool
Transport(62)
62 bus stops
Other(93)
- BWSAlcohol
- Dullboy's Social CoAmusement Arcade
57 Shipley Drive, Rutherford
- Hunter Region RSPCA NSWAnimal Shelter
Burlington Place
- Artwork
- Greater BankATM
- Newcastle PermanentATM
- The Mutual BankATM
- Baby BuntingBaby Goods
343 New England Highway
- Newcastle PermanentBank
- The Mutual BankBank
- Beds R UsBed
- BedshedBed
- Forty WinksBed
- Original Mattress FactoryBed
- SnoozeBed
- Bench (14)
- RepcoCar Parts
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
343 New England Highway
- Insane Shine DetailingCar wash
- Maitland Car WashCar wash
- Maitland Cancer Appeal CommitteeCharity
28 East Mall
- Southon StylesClothes
- Sue's FashionsClothes
Unit 6 25 West Mall
- 7-ElevenCompressed Air
- BPCompressed Air
- Harvey NormanDepartment Store
- AmpChargeEV charging
- bp pulseEV charging
- SpotlightFabric
366 New England Highway
- Rutherford Fire StationFire station
2 Mustang Drive, Rutherford
- 1825 InteriorsFurniture
- Amart FurnitureFurniture
- DomayneFurniture
- Early SettlerFurniture
- Eureka Street FurnitureFurniture
- Fantastic FurnitureFurniture
- Hortons FurnitureFurniture
- Lounges PlusFurniture
- Nick ScaliFurniture
- OZ Design FurnitureFurniture
- Plush SofasFurniture
- Garden (3)
- Danielle Dash At Studio HairHairdresser
- Rutherford Hair CentreHairdresser
Unit 7A 18 East Mall
- Whizzer'sHairdresser
- Sydney ToolsHardware
- AdairsHousehold Linen
- Pillow TalkHousehold Linen
Unit 1 58 Shipley Drive
- SheridanHousehold Linen
- Howards Storage WorldHouseware
- Kitchen ConnectionKitchen
- Beacon LightingLighting
- HomeCoMall
- Miniature Golf
- Hunter Gateway MotelMotel
- Old Maitland InnMotel
- Newsagent
- AnacondaOutdoor
- Barbeques GaloreOutdoor
- BCFOutdoor
366 New England Highway
- OZtrailOutdoor
- Weber StoreOutdoor
- Hunter Powder & PaintPaint
Burlington Place
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- Parking (35)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Pet QuartersPet
58 Shipley Drive
- PetbarnPet
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- AmpolPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
360 New England Highway, Rutherford
- EG AmpolPetrol station
300 New England Highway, Rutherford
- Rutherford Physiotherapy & Sports InjuriesPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table
- Maitland-Wesleyan Methodist ChurchPlace of worship
34 Dunkley Street
- Place of worship
- Rutherford Post OfficePost office
22 East Mall
- Public toilets
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample Collection
- Laverty PathologySample Collection
- Shelter (3)
- Maitland Grange Care CommunitySocial Facility
28 Broughton Street
- Oak Tree Retirement VillageSocial Facility
4 Discovery Way
- Signature Gardens Retirement ResortSocial Facility
14 Denton Park Drive
- Social Facility
- OfficeworksStationery
13 Racecourse Road
- Safe 'n' Sound Self StorageStorage Rental
- Beaumont TilesTiles
64 Shipley Drive
- Tobacco
- RSEA SafetyTrade
- Trolley Bay (11)
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Finney Close ParkPark
- Max McMahon OvalPark
- Norm Chapman OvalPark
- Vi Denny-Bowtell ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 20
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Maitland-Wesleyan Methodist Church
34 Dunkley Street
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 12
- Nearest hospital
- Maitland Private Hospital (9.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AmcalPharmacy
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample_Collection
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample_Collection
- Hunter Imaging GroupYes
- Laverty PathologySample_Collection
- Marketplace Medical Centre RutherfordHillview StreetDoctor
- Pacific SmilesDentist
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Rutherford Family Medical PracticeDoctor
- Rutherford Medical CentreEast MallDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 791
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 60.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 57 proposals
August 2026
- Subdivision112 MUSTANG DRIVE RUTHERFORD 2320Additional Information Requested
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair stationU 14 65 SPITFIRE PLACE RUTHERFORD 2320Additional Information Requested
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure8 FARRIER PLACE RUTHERFORD 2320Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool7 QUINTON CLOSE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure12 FARRIER PLACE RUTHERFORD 2320Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle body repair workshop; Vehicle repair station194 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY RUTHERFORD 2320Additional Information Requested
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise15 NORTH MALL RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)435 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY RUTHERFORD 2320Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 MIDFIELD CLOSE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
June 2026
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure91 GARDINER STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure55 RICHARD ROAD RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Subdivision20 DENTON PARK DRIVE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station9 MIRAGE ROAD RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure54 TOURNAMENT STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Subdivision7 AARON COVE RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)91 GRAND PARADE RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 BINGARA STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Subdivision372 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Waste or resource transfer station; Waste or resource management facility71 KYLE STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Light industry79 MUSTANG DRIVE RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool99 GRAND PARADE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure67 TOURNAMENT STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support23 PETER STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 BUNNING AVENUE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Subdivision39 & 41 fairfax street rutherfordUnder Assessment
May 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support45 ABERGLASSLYN ROAD RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 GILLIES STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Food and drink premise258-264 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY RUTHERFORD 2320Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure98 WEBLANDS STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Subdivision11 ALVIRA CLOSE RUTHERFORD 2320Withdrawn
- Demolition; Horticulture279 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Car park14 ARTHUR STREET RUTHERFORD 2320Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support23 JOHN VERGE AVENUE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 CHRISTINE CLOSE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Subdivision7 AARON COVE RUTHERFORD 2320Rejected
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 BAIRDS CLOSE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure65 REGIMENT ROAD RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure52 GRAND PARADE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises59 MUSTANG DRIVE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support23 JOHN VERGE AVENUE RUTHERFORD 2320Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Exercise caution. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.Woodberry Street, Bowlers Lane04 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Check signage. Exercise caution. Use diversions.Weblands Street, Dunkley Street11 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
- Member of Parliament
- Meryl SWANSON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,926
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.1%Labor 56.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.1 km away).
Coalition 36.3%Labor 63.7%
6.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Rutherford WestLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Rutherford NorthLabor 67.1% · Coalition 32.9% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- RutherfordLabor 61.4% · Coalition 38.6% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- TelarahLabor 65.1% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- AberglasslynLabor 60.6% · Coalition 39.4% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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