Rutherford vs Maitland North
Rutherford scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maitland North (990) sits above Rutherford (988).
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Rutherford and Maitland North side by side
| Measure | Rutherford | Maitland North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | – |
| Median unit | $293,040 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 54 |
| Transit score | 10 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 60 |
| Population | 13,091 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 785 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.3°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
- 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
- Maitland North edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 988).
Rutherford vs Maitland North: common questions
Does Rutherford or Maitland North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maitland North scores 990 vs 988 in Rutherford. 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, Rutherford or Maitland North?
Rutherford scores 76/100 on walkability vs 54/100. 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.
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