Rutherford vs Farley
Farley (median $457,500) is roughly 39% cheaper to buy into than Rutherford ($750,000). Over the past year, Rutherford (+11.1%) ran 32.9 percentage points ahead of Farley (-21.8%) on house-price growth.
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Rutherford and Farley side by side
| Measure | Rutherford | Farley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $457,500 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | -21.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,091 | 605 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 756 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Rutherford scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Rutherford skews owner-occupied (60%), Farley runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Farley is the lower entry point at $457,500 median, 39% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Farley delivers the better gross yield (7.27% vs 4.44%), but Rutherford has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Rutherford vs Farley: common questions
Is Rutherford or Farley cheaper to buy in?
Farley has the lower median house price at $457,500, roughly 39% below Rutherford ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rutherford or Farley?
Over the past 12 months, Rutherford grew +11.1% vs -21.8% in Farley, a gap of 32.9 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.
Which is more walkable, Rutherford or Farley?
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, Rutherford or Farley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 7.27% in Farley vs 4.44% in Rutherford. 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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