Real Estate Rutherford NSW 2320

Real Estate Market: Is Rutherford NSW 2320 a Good Suburb to Buy Into?

Housing Market in Rutherford

Key Rutherford Metrics & Forecast to 2028

Sources: Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All houses	$668	Top 36%	251% to Mar 2026
Smart median sale price: All houses	Premium	Premium	Premium

Housing Supply in Rutherford

Rutherford Real Estate Investor Report

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The higher the supply score the more supply is on the market, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, PLANNING ALERTS, BASIX and Microburbs, 2002 - 2031

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Development applications	16.3	Top 22%	98% to Jun 2025
Developments	1.2	Bottom 34%	Data for Jul 2023
Housing Stock Quality Indicator	43.3	Top 16%	Data for May 2023
Total new residential buildings value (SA2)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Days on market: houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
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New Dwellings	120	Top 3%	69% to Dec 2020
Number of Subdivisions	4 lots	Top 46%	20% to Oct 2022
Volume of houses sold in the last 30 days	Premium	Premium	Premium
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Proportion of subdividable properties	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stock on Market	28	Top 5%	460% to Mar 2026

Housing Stock Quality in Rutherford

The higher the score, the higher the quality of the houses and units.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, BASIX and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Houses	87.1%	Bottom 17%	1% to Jan 2021
Average bedrooms - all homes	2.6	Top 39%	Data for Jan 2021
NBN connection: fibreoptic cable to node	70.9%	Top 5%	Data for Jun 2023
Median land to asset ratio	Premium	Premium	Premium

Development Restrictions in Rutherford

Rutherford Zoning Map

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The higher the score, the more easily density can be increased.
Sources: GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, ABS and Microburbs, 2011 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Total area	29.0 sq km	Top 31%	Data for Jan 2021
Average floor space ratio (zoning)	2.20	Top 4%	Data for Feb 2023
Environmental conservation area proportion	0.0%	Bottom 31%	Data for Jun 2023
Heritage sites	2	Top 44%	Data for Jun 2023
Residential density	1410 sqm per resident	Top 48%	Data for Jan 2021

Risk in Rutherford

Rutherford Risk Report

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The higher the score, the more exposed households are to financial stress.
Sources: ABS, Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
% Owner Occupied	79.1%	Bottom 15%	Data for May 2023
% Rentals	20.9%	Top 15%	Data for May 2023
Housing Affordability Index	31	Bottom 43%	Data for Jun 2023
Median monthly mortgage	$2,190	Top 35%	30% to May 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Houses)	80	Top 38%	Data for Jun 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Units)	78	Top 37%	Data for Jun 2023
Mortgage as a percent of income	27.0%	Top 25%	16% to Jan 2021
Mortgaged Dwellings	42.8%	Top 38%	17% to May 2023

Housing Demand in Rutherford

The higher the score, the more demand their is for housing in the area, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, TORREN, Property Listings and Microburbs, 2004 - 2030

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Future Population (SA2)	27900	Top 6%	266% to Dec 2041
Historical Population (SA3)	92700	Top 31%	77% to Dec 2023
Historical population growth	Premium	Premium	Premium
Population (LGA)	103000	Top 17%	83% to Dec 2030
Population Projection (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Auction clearance rate	Premium	Premium	Premium
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Unit Market in Rutherford

Rutherford Unit Investor Report

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Sources: Property Listings and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Median yield for units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All units	$479	Top 42%	152% to Mar 2026
Smart median sale price: All units	Premium	Premium	Premium
Unit to house ratio	70.6%	Top 41%	34% to Mar 2026

Realtors (3)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Bowe & Lidbury Stock & Station Agents	52 Kyle St
Jkl Property Management	29 Bingara St
RESIPRO REAL ESTATE	109 New England Hwy

Accommodation Options (8)

Planning Applications: Other (61)

Headline	Place	Date
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - hotel - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001494935	158 New England Hwy, Rutherford NSW 2320	12 Feb 2026
Change liquor licence condition - by licensee - hotel - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority 1-9645288913	358 New England Hwy, Rutherford NSW 2320	25 Nov 2025
Change 6 hr closure - licensee - hotel - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority 1-9645289207	358 New England Hwy, Rutherford NSW 2320	25 Nov 2025
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - packaged liquor - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001423091	Rutherford Shopping Centre, East Mall & Hillview St, Rutherford NSW 2320	17 Jun 2025
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001418832	11 Denton Park Dr, Rutherford NSW 2320	12 Jun 2025

Planning Applications: Dwellings (33)

Headline	Place	Date
Demolition and Group Home (Permanent) with two attached units - Maitland City Council DA/2024/726	236 New England Highway Rutherford NSW 2320	20 Sep 2024
Multi Dwelling Housing (Four (4) Units) and Strata Subdivision - Maitland City Council DA/2024/351	3 Gillette Close Rutherford NSW 2320	07 Jun 2024
Multi- Dwelling Housing Used as Group Homes - Maitland City Council DA/2024/128	47 Aberglasslyn Road Rutherford NSW 2320	14 Mar 2024
Demolition of Existing Amenities Building and Construction of new Amenities Building - Maitland City Council DA/2023/905	Alexandra Avenue Rutherford NSW 2320	14 Nov 2023
Dwelling Alterations/Additions, attached Garage and Demolition of existing Shed and Construction of new Shed - Maitland City Council DA/2022/1112	11 Fahey Street Rutherford NSW 2320	21 Oct 2022

Planning Applications: Industrial (6)

Headline	Place	Date
Construction of Industrial Development - Maitland City Council DA/2022/832	49 Spitfire Place Rutherford NSW 2320	25 Jul 2022
One (1) into Ten (10) Lot Strata Subdivision of a Light Industrial Unit Development - Maitland City Council CDC/2022/431	46 Spitfire Place Rutherford NSW 2320	24 Jul 2022
Light industrial building and use of building - Maitland City Council DA/2020/1282:1	31 Gardiner Street Rutherford NSW 2320	28 Jun 2022
Proposed Extension to Industrial Building - Maitland City Council DA/2022/548	27 Gardiner Street Rutherford NSW 2320	01 Jun 2022
Proposed Extension to Industrial Building - Maitland City Council DA/2022/480	27 Gardiner Street Rutherford NSW 2320	10 May 2022

Median Unit Sale Prices by Street (8)

Date	Median sale value	Street
27 Mar 2026	$540,100	Bradmill Ave
27 Mar 2026	$646,800	Denton Park Dr
27 Mar 2026	$513,400	Harvey Rd
27 Mar 2026	$523,600	Justine Pde
27 Mar 2026	$1,100,000	Mustang Dr

Median House Rental Prices by Street (53)

Level_0	Street	Date	Median rent (per week)
37176	Fairway St	27 Mar 2026	$757
37174	Fairfax St	27 Mar 2026	$652
37209	Gillies St	27 Mar 2026	$600
37204	Garwood St	27 Mar 2026	$673
37166	Endeavour St	27 Mar 2026	$647

LGA Details (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Local government area	Maitland

Turnover Rate by Street (100)

Turnover rate	Street	Turnover Label	Turnover Years	Year
117.5%	Mileham Cct	very high turnover	Every 8.5 years (very high turnover)	2026
71.9%	Hawkins St	average turnover	Every 13.9 years (average turnover)	2026
103.1%	Niven Pde	very high turnover	Every 9.7 years (very high turnover)	2026
109.1%	Hartigan Cl	very high turnover	Every 9.2 years (very high turnover)	2026
75.0%	Hinkler Ave	average turnover	Every 13.3 years (average turnover)	2026

Median House Sale Prices by Street (68)

Street	Date	Median sale value
Aberglasslyn Rd	27 Mar 2026	$758,100
Adam Ave	27 Mar 2026	$748,000
Alexandra Ave	27 Mar 2026	$730,300
Andrew Ct	27 Mar 2026	$895,400
Avery St	27 Mar 2026	$1,013,000

Percent of Renters by Street (100)

Percent of Renters	Street
19.8%	Arthur St
54.2%	Bingara St
42.4%	Bingara Street
22.0%	Aaron Cove
15.4%	Aaron None

Businesses (96)

Name	Address
Maitland Ready Mixed Concrete	327 New England Hwy, Rutherford NSW 2320, Australia
Comulec	2/22 Bradmill Ave, Rutherford NSW 2320, Australia
A & R Bialek Plumbing	5 Capper St, Rutherford NSW 2320, Australia
Speedline Fencing Pty Ltd.	17 Sabre Cl, Rutherford NSW 2320, Australia
Hunter Valley Garage Doors	2/59 Mustang Dr, Rutherford NSW 2320, Australia

Recently Sold Houses (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
23 Neville St	$670,000	2.0	1.0	1.0	06 Feb 2026	On Market
85 Green St	$730,000	3.0	1.0	3.0	30 Jan 2026	On Market
31 Hague St	$785,000	4.0	2.0	2.0	29 Jan 2026	On Market
22 Fairfax St	$755,000	3.0	1.0	2.0	28 Jan 2026	On Market
17 Barbara Ct	$915,000	4.0	2.0	2.0	23 Jan 2026	On Market

Recent Rental House Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
3 Canter Cl	$790	4	2	2	05 Feb 2026
52a Richard Rd	$720	4	2	2	05 Feb 2026
8 Shortland Dr	$700	4	2	2	05 Feb 2026
8 Shortland Dr	$700	4	2	2	05 Feb 2026
3 Canter Cl	$790	4	2	2	05 Feb 2026

Recent Rental Unit Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
Unit 4, 95 Gillies St	$380	1.0	1.0	1.0	29 Jan 2026
Unit 4, 95 Gillies St	$380	1.0	1.0	1.0	29 Jan 2026
Unit 1, 26 Denton Park Dr	$550	3.0	1.0	1.0	15 Jan 2026
Unit 1, 26 Denton Park Dr	$550	3.0	1.0	1.0	15 Jan 2026
Unit 1, 26 Denton Park Dr	$550	3.0	1.0	1.0	15 Jan 2026

Recently Sold Units (100)

Address	Price	Date sold	Sale Type
7 Waterside Cl	$1,020,000	23 Dec 2025	On Market
7 Waterside Cl	$1,020,000	23 Dec 2025	On Market
7 Waterside Cl	$1,020,000	23 Dec 2025	On Market
7 Waterside Cl	$1,020,000	23 Dec 2025	On Market
7 Waterside Cl	$1,020,000	23 Dec 2025	On Market

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