Rutherglen at a glance
Median house
$545,000
Median unit
$205,920
Population
2,579
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Rutherglen.
The postcode for Rutherglen is 3685 (VIC).
The median house price in Rutherglen is $545,000.
Rutherglen (3685) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria. The median house here is $545,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rutherglen has roughly 2,579 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rutherglen's population at 2,579, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,579
Median age
48
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $545,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $109,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Rutherglen on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$545,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$545,000
$205,920
2,579
Median age: 48
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.39% (median rent $250/wk against a $545,000 price tag). Units yield 6.31% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.39%
Based on $545,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.31%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
104
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rutherglen.
Local schools for Rutherglen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rutherglen Primary School
Rutherglen High School
Wahgunyah Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Rutherglen.
- What is the median house price in Rutherglen?
- The median house price in Rutherglen, VIC 3685 is $545,000. The median unit price is $205,920.
- What is the Rutherglen postcode?
- Rutherglen is in the 3685 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- Where is Rutherglen?
- Rutherglen is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3685, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Rutherglen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Rutherglen?
- There are 7 schools serving Rutherglen on this page, including Rutherglen Primary School, St Mary's School, Rutherglen High School.
- What suburbs are near Rutherglen?
- Rutherglen is close to Great Southern, Prentice North, Carlyle, Carlyle, Lake Moodemere.
- What is the population of Rutherglen?
- The population of Rutherglen is approximately 2,579 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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