Rutherford vs Windella
Rutherford (median $750,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Windella ($1,410,000). Over the past year, Windella (+17.5%) ran 6.4 percentage points ahead of Rutherford (+11.1%) on house-price growth.
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Rutherford and Windella side by side
| Measure | Rutherford | Windella |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $1,410,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | +17.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Population | 13,091 | 845 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 777 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.7°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. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rutherford (988) sits above Windella (982). Windella skews owner-occupied (94%), Rutherford runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Rutherford is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 47% 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: Rutherford delivers the better gross yield (4.44% vs 2.36%), but Windella 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
- Rutherford edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 982). Windella also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rutherford vs Windella: common questions
Is Rutherford or Windella cheaper to buy in?
Rutherford has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 47% below Windella ($1,410,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rutherford or Windella?
Over the past 12 months, Windella grew +17.5% vs +11.1% in Rutherford, a gap of 6.4 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.
Does Rutherford or Windella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rutherford scores 988 vs 982 in Windella. 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 Windella?
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 Windella?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.44% in Rutherford vs 2.36% in Windella. 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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