Aberglasslyn vs Rutherford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $807,000 and $750,000. Rutherford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rutherford (median $750,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Aberglasslyn ($807,000). Over the past year, Rutherford (+11.1%) ran 4.9 percentage points ahead of Aberglasslyn (+6.2%) on house-price growth.
Rutherford scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rutherford (988) sits above Aberglasslyn (987).
For buyers
Rutherford is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rutherford carries both higher gross yield (4.44% vs 4.12%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Rutherford edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 987). Aberglasslyn also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Aberglasslyn or Rutherford cheaper to buy in?
Rutherford has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 8% below Aberglasslyn ($807,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aberglasslyn or Rutherford?
Over the past 12 months, Rutherford grew +11.1% vs +6.2% in Aberglasslyn, a gap of 4.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Aberglasslyn or Rutherford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rutherford scores 988 vs 987 in Aberglasslyn. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Aberglasslyn or Rutherford?
Rutherford scores 76/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aberglasslyn or Rutherford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.44% in Rutherford vs 4.12% in Aberglasslyn. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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