Windella vs Rutherford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,410,000 and $750,000. Rutherford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rutherford (median $750,000) is roughly 88% 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.
Rutherford scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 76/100 ), 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, 88% 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 (2.59% vs 1.38%), 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.
Common questions
Is Windella or Rutherford cheaper to buy in?
Rutherford has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 88% 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, Windella or Rutherford?
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 Windella or Rutherford 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, Windella or Rutherford?
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, Windella or Rutherford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Rutherford vs 1.38% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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