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Rutherford

NSW 2320 • Rest of NSW

13,091
Population (2021)
$36,972
Median Income
13.47 km²
Area
$360/wk
Median Rent
Hunter ValleyRegional CentreFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Rutherford

Rutherford is a major suburb of Maitland in the Hunter Valley, where over 13,000 residents enjoy access to the region's facilities. The new Hunter Expressway has improved connectivity to Newcastle and the vineyards. Rutherford Marketplace provides substantial local retail.

Shopping and services are comprehensive, while proximity to the Hunter Valley wineries adds lifestyle appeal. The suburb offers affordable regional living with genuine amenities. Rutherford attracts families seeking Hunter Valley accessibility with suburban convenience. It's regional NSW with proper services—practical and well-positioned.

Rutherford falls under postcode 2320 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2320
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.71°, 151.51°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
13.47 km²
Elevation
20m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Rutherford Shopping Centre Hillview Street Rutherford 2320 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Alexandra Ave And Hillview Street Rutherford 2320 NSW
  • ALDI
    3 Hillview Street, Rutherford NSW 2320

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Rutherford, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Anambah House
Anambah Road, Gosforth via Rutherford • SHR #00275

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Rutherford by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rutherford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Rutherford" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.2%

295 state housing + 99 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,884
Census 2021
13,091
▲ 10.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,328
Income 2021
$36,972
▲ 26.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,280
Born Overseas 1,132

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 203
  • 2. New Zealand 138
  • 3. Philippines 106
  • 4. India 102
  • 5. South Africa 55
  • 6. Germany 45
  • 7. Scotland 45
  • 8. China 22
  • 9. Zimbabwe 22
  • 10. Italy 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,735
English 5,441
Scottish 1,289
Australian Aboriginal 1,286
Irish 1,181
German 544
Italian 190
Filipino 171
Dutch 138
Polish 126

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,738
Both parents born in Australia
1,465
Both parents born overseas
1,190
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.8%
No Religion
38.6%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.4%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
983 (7.5%)
5-14 years
1,886 (14.4%)
15-19 years
741 (5.7%)
20-24 years
768 (5.9%)
25-34 years
2,082 (15.9%)
35-44 years
1,665 (12.7%)
45-54 years
1,377 (10.5%)
55-64 years
1,221 (9.3%)
65-74 years
1,269 (9.7%)
75-84 years
798 (6.1%)
85+ years
304 (2.3%)

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