Rutherford at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
13.1k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Rutherford.
The postcode for Rutherford is 2320 (NSW).
Rutherford (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Rutherford has roughly 13,091 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rutherford scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rutherford's population at 13,091, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,091
Median age
35
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
13,091
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,341
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
76
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rutherford.
Local schools for Rutherford
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Government School Catchment
Rutherford Public School
Rutherford Technology High School
Telarah Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rutherford.
- What is the Rutherford postcode?
- Rutherford is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Rutherford?
- Rutherford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rutherford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Rutherford?
- There are 20 schools serving Rutherford on this page, including Rutherford Public School, Rutherford Technology High School, St Paul's Primary School.
- How walkable is Rutherford?
- Rutherford has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rutherford?
- Rutherford is close to Telarah, Farley, Oakhampton Heights, Aberglasslyn, Mount Dee.
- What is the population of Rutherford?
- The population of Rutherford is approximately 13,091 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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