Rutherglen, VIC 3685
Rural City of WangarattaAll suburbs in postcode 3685
Updated
Median house price
$545,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Rutherglen at a glance
- Median unit
- $205,920
- Population
- 2,579
- Median age 48
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Rutherglen
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.
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What to know about Rutherglen
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.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 32°C (hot), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 545 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
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Location
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.
- Family households
- 67%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 77%
- Renter occupied
- 19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
100 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 545 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 32.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Rutherglen
- What is the median house price in Rutherglen?
- The median house price in Rutherglen, VIC 3685 is $545,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $205,920.
- How much is my house worth in Rutherglen?
- A useful starting point is the Rutherglen median house price of $545,000 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- 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 suburb in the Rural City of Wangaratta area, VIC 3685.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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