Dungog Shire Council
Rutherford
Rutherford at a glance
Median house
$730,000
+11.4% year on year
Median unit
$293,040
Sales data pending
Days on market
37
Average to sell
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
13.1k
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Rutherford.
Rutherford is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$730,000
+11.4% over the past year. Median unit price $293,040.
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
$730,000
+11.4% annual growth
$293,040
Sales data pending
37
Average days to sell
13,091
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.66%
Based on $730,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.39%
Based on $293,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+11.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202637 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +11.4%/yr
2021
$425K
5-year change
+72%
2026
$730K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
13,091
Median age
35
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rutherford Public School
Rutherford Technology High School
Telarah Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Rutherford?
- The median house price in Rutherford, NSW 2320 is $730,000. The median unit price is $293,040. Annual growth is +11.4%.
- What is the Rutherford postcode?
- Rutherford is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Rutherford has approximately 13,091 residents. 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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