NSW Property Intelligence
RutherfordNSW 2320
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Rutherford is home to ~13,091 residents (median age 35), with 34% of households renting.
Rent in Rutherford
The median house rent in Rutherford is $630/week (922 new leases). Units have a median of $490/week (141 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2320, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $470/wk | $374/wk |
| 2 | $505/wk | $500/wk |
| 3 | $600/wk | $590/wk |
| 4+ | $690/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Rutherford fall in the intake zones of Rutherford Technology High School, Telarah Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Rutherford Technology High School#1628 of 2159 in NSW
- Telarah Public School#1903 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Rutherford has 9 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Tillys Play and Education Centre - Rutherford, Busy Bees at Heritage Parc, Goodstart Early Learning Rutherford.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Rutherford Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Rutherford (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 188 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 65 | Upward |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 60 | Downward |
Development activity
137 development applications were lodged in Rutherford over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Rutherford — quick answers
What is the median rent in Rutherford?
Houses in Rutherford (postcode 2320) have a median asking rent of $630/week; units have a median of $490/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Rutherford?
Rutherford addresses can be zoned for Rutherford Technology High School, Telarah Public School. Rutherford Technology High School ranks in roughly the top 75% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Rutherford?
Rutherford has 9 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Rutherford?
137 development applications were lodged in Rutherford in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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