Rutherglen Property & Rent
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Rutherglen Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Rutherglen Community Overview
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📍 About Rutherglen
RUTHERGLEN is situated in Other Regional Victoria and home to 2,579 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 21 people per square kilometre.
Property: The median house price stands at $0.5M based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures, representing significant growth of 182% over the past decade.
Education: Local families have access to Rutherglen High School, a public secondary school that ranked #222 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Rutherglen enjoys excellent safety levels with a crime rate of 4149 per 100,000 people according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025). This rate is notably lower at 0.61 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area for residents.
Demographics: The suburb has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 0.70% of the population, equating to approximately 18 people.
Transport: Located approximately 294.9km from the CBD, the journey by car takes around 186 minutes. The suburb does not have a train station, making car travel the primary transport option for longer distances.