Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carlyle vs Rutherglen.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Rutherglen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rutherglen (983) sits above Carlyle (982). Carlyle skews owner-occupied (94%), Rutherglen runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Rutherglen edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 982).

Common questionsCarlyle vs Rutherglen

Common questions

Does Carlyle or Rutherglen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rutherglen scores 983 vs 982 in Carlyle. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Carlyle
Metric
Rutherglen

Price & Market

Median house
$545,000
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
82
Population
2,579
56
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
7
982
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).