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Rutherford (South) - Telarah has an estimated 9,873 residents, up 23.8% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Rutherford (South) - Telarah.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Rutherford (South) - Telarah Statistical Area (Lv2) lies about 130 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD in NSW. AreaSearch has determined that its population is approximately 9,873 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 1,897 people (23.8%) from the 7,976 recorded at the 2021 Census. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 9,366 as of June 2025, together with 755 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Development activity and population drivers are well above average, and the area combines a strong service amenity offering with an elevated administrative employment base and substantial mining employment.
Demographically, the area shows a pronounced share of residents aged 25 to 34 and a notable proportion of children aged 0 to 4, with a high proportion of children overall. Educational attainment is typically lower than in many areas, while population growth shows strong expansion patterns. Sales activity is exceptionally high relative to the size of the population. Latest population estimate date: Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah Statistical Area (Lv2) lies about 130 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD in NSW. AreaSearch has determined that its population is approximately 9,873 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 1,897 people (23.8%) from the 7,976 recorded at the 2021 Census. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 9,366 as of June 2025, together with 755 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Development activity and population drivers are well above average, and the area combines a strong service amenity offering with an elevated administrative employment base and substantial mining employment.
Demographically, the area shows a pronounced share of residents aged 25 to 34 and a notable proportion of children aged 0 to 4, with a high proportion of children overall. Educational attainment is typically lower than in many areas, while population growth shows strong expansion patterns. Sales activity is exceptionally high relative to the size of the population. Latest population estimate date: Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,295 in 2001 and 9,366 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 9,873 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 18.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 36.6%.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 94th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Rutherford (South) - Telarah is $535 a week, up 3.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 8% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.7%.
8% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $344 in 2017, $549 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $244 in 2017, $428 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Wollombi Road, Farley NSW 2320 | $600,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 32 Elizabeth Street, Telarah NSW 2320 | $770,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/18 Becher Road, Farley NSW 2320 | $742,500 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 26 Runners Close, Farley NSW 2320 | $1,650,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 88 Gillies Street, Rutherford NSW 2320 | $695,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 45 Telarah Street, Telarah NSW 2320 | $705,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Royston Circuit, Farley NSW 2320 | $1,022,000 | 22 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 15 Elizabeth Street, Telarah NSW 2320 | $720,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 50 Owlpen Lane, Farley NSW 2320 | $1,230,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 77 Squadron Crescent, Rutherford NSW 2320 | $924,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 46 residential sales recorded since 2 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 46, houses and units together, was $798,750 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $535 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $770k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $686k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $798,750 | Median of the 46 most recent residential sales, settled 2 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $549 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +2.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $428 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Maitland | $631 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Maitland, over 12 months | +4.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 302 tracked applications: 171 approved, 48 under assessment, 83 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 6 projects in Rutherford (South) - Telarah (1 under construction) and 119 more in the surrounding area.
Dalmore Park is a 150-hectare master-planned employment and innovation precinct at Rutherford, Maitland, planned for manufacturing, warehousing, health, education and retail uses. Developer EXP Capital acquired the site in 2025.
Construction of an approximately 21 km underground gas transmission pipeline, compressor station and approximately 24 km gas storage pipeline connecting the Hunter Power Project near Kurri Kurri to the existing Sydney to Newcastle Pipeline. The project received NSW approval in December 2022 and has since progressed through post-approval modifications.
The former Truegain waste oil processing site at Kyle Street, Rutherford near Maitland is a 1.2 hectare contaminated site being cleaned up by the NSW Government through Property and Development NSW. Stage 1 removed more than 11,000 tonnes of industrial wastewater, oil, grease and sludge and 135 tanks.
Maitland City Council approved a multi-million dollar subdivision and development for an industrial complex at 82 Gardiner Street, Rutherford. The proposal includes six single-storey buildings, car parking, bulk earthworks, landscaping, civil works and a new culvert bridge over Stony Creek.
Australia's first Category 1 Product Stewardship for Oil (PSO) waste oil refinery facility that processes over 150 million litres of used automotive and lubricating oils annually, converting them into premium grade lubricant base oils and fuel oils.
DA approved concrete panel construction industrial units with exposure to New England Highway. Six versatile units ranging from 330sqm to 721sqm featuring 3-phase power (100 AMPS), 6.5m eave clearance, 6m wide x 5m high roller doors, on-site parking, office and amenities, 20kW solar power and EV charging available. Zoned E3 Productivity Support.
A new $3.1 million amenities building has been completed at Max McMahon Oval, Rutherford, replacing a facility dating from the early 1970s. Funded by a $3 million grant from the Australian Government's Investing in Our Communities Program with a $100,000 contribution from Maitland City Council, the building includes four unisex changerooms, accessible…
Heritage Parc is an award-winning residential land estate featuring 394 lots across 102 hectares with over 50% dedicated to open space, lakes, and recreational facilities. The completed development includes 11 parks and playgrounds, cycleways, sporting fields, community gardens, and an outdoor art gallery.
Replacement of the former one-lane timber Melville Ford Bridge with a new dual-lane elevated concrete bridge approximately 6.7 metres higher to improve flood resilience, safety and connectivity. Following flood damage during 2025, repairs were completed and construction progressed through late 2025.
Major NSW Government upgrade delivering a new library, demolition of the former library, landscaping and modern learning spaces across multiple stages. Works completed to address enrolment growth and provide contemporary facilities.
A 4,205sqm modern single-storey neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles supermarket and featuring six specialty tenants including Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy and Subway. Developed by Real Asset Management (RAM Group) on an 11,250 sqm site with 288 car parks, serving the main retail precinct in Rutherford township.
Ravensfield Estate is a 351-lot masterplanned residential development in Farley, located 7.5 kilometres from the Maitland CBD. Offering house and land packages with scenic views over Wentworth Wetlands, the community includes new playing fields, a sportsground, and easy access to Rutherford Shopping Centre and Hunter Valley amenities.
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Estimated completion year of the 70 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 26, 2027 18, 2028 14, 2029 0, 2030 4, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 1, 2034 0, 2035 2, 2036 1. 23 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 302 substantial development applications lodged in and around Rutherford (South) - Telarah over the past 5 years, 174 in the last 12 months; 48 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 8, 2022 33, 2023 33, 2024 34, 2025 23, 2026 (to Oct) 171.
Key application 91 Gardiner Street, Rutherford Industrial | $29m | 2 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 302 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 174 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 19.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 94th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 162 | ABS building approvals | 89th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 171 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 include: Truegain Site Remediation (Construction); Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline Project (Construction); Dalmore Park Employment Hub (Planning); Max McMahon Oval Amenities Redevelopment (Completed); and 9 Mirage Road Industrial Units (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Retail, and Sports & Recreation, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 40%, the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Rutherford (South) - Telarah higher than 94% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 area has seen 373 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2's current population of 9,873 has been supported by 162 approvals on average over recent years.
The Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 has seen 19.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 50 people in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 162, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 has grown by approximately 1,674 people, while 810 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,873 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +23.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 251 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 35th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +4.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +3.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 7,976 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,897 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +3.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 39.30 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 was estimated to be approximately 9,873 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 9,366 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The rutherford (south) - telarah sa2 has added approximately 1,897 people and shown a 23.78% increase from the 7,976 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is estimated at 251 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 3.0% per annum.
Population growth in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (59.2%), Natural increase (36.2%), Overseas migration (4.6%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 59.2% of overall population gains.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 16th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 52.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 34 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 8.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 at 33 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 34 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 33 years as at August 2026, Rutherford (South) - Telarah is 10 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 5 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 18.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 8.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (18.4% vs 11.5%) and 0-4 year-olds (8.3% vs 5.6%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (1.5% vs 2.9%) and 75-84 year-olds (4.5% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.6% of the population in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.3% of the population in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 as at August 2026.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $61,901 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $77,628 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,470 | 2021 Census, weekly | 34th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $724 | 2021 Census, weekly | 33rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 12.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,786 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 26.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is approximately $65,850. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $61,901.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is approximately $82,581. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $77,628.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is approximately $65,850 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $61,901 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is approximately $82,581 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $77,628 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2's households (~36.6% / 1,101 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 36.6% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is $1,470/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is $1,786/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is $724/wk.
The Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2's income level is higher than average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2's median income among taxpayers is $61,901 and the average income stands at $77,628, which compares to figures for Regional NSW's of $55,733 and $69,112 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $65,850 (median) and $82,581 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is $5,230 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The rutherford (south) - telarah sa2's disposable income is $5,230 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 60.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,208 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 11,128 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,500 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 has approximately 4,208 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 stands at 6.5%, which is 2.3 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.9% of employment), retail trade (11.5%), and construction (9.4%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is 60.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The rutherford (south) - telarah sa2 shows notable specialisation in mining, which employs 6.8% of the local workforce compared to 2.5% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.7, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area.
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The rutherford (south) - telarah sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 10.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 35.3% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 45.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
10.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
45.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The rutherford (south) - telarah sa2 ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 are: Certificate (35.3%), Advanced Diploma (8.4%), Bachelor Degree (8.2%).
29.7% of the population in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.0% in primary school, 7.6% in secondary school, 3.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is 951, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,106 students.
The rutherford (south) - telarah sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah features high concentrations of single parent families, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.5% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 26.8% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.6% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 16.6% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,012 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,728 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 70.5% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 had 3,012 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 23.8% to an estimated 3,728 households today.
The average household size in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 70.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.5%), group households (3.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,123 family households, couples with children account for 26.8% of all households, couples without children at home 25.6%, and single parent families 16.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 37.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 43.0% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 26.5% of all households in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.0% of households, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 7.5% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.6% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.7% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 92.5% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Rutherford (South) - Telarah was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.7% of its population being citizens, 92.5% born in Australia, and 95.6% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Rutherford (South) - Telarah was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.8% of people in Rutherford (South) - Telarah. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.0% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Rutherford (South) - Telarah are Australian, comprising 31.4% of the population, English, comprising 30.5% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 0.2% of Rutherford (South) - Telarah (vs 0.1% across Regional NSW), Polish at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Maltese at 0.4% (vs 0.4%).
7.5% of the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
4.4% of the population in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
8.1% of the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
91.7% of the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 34.4% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 88.9% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,647 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 37th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 39.4% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $330 | 2021 Census, weekly | 35th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 66th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, 26.2% of homes are owned outright, 39.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 34.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 88.9% of dwellings in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 are houses.
In the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, 2.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 stands at 26.2%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is $1,647, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is $1,140, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 22.4% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 consists of 88.9% detached houses, 8.5% semi-detached dwellings, 2.6% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Rutherford (South) - Telarah consumes approximately 17.9% of median household income ($6,365 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Rutherford (South) - Telarah show attached dwellings contributing 72% of approvals compared to 11% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 28% of applications versus 89% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Rutherford (South) - Telarah is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 63rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 59.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 65.0% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Around 56.0% of people in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, 7.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
10.8% of people in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.2% of the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.9% of people in the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2, 56.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 51 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 51st percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 101 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 865 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 32nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 95 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 71 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 13.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 101 public transport stops within the Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2.
The Rutherford (South) - Telarah SA2 has 865 weekly trips across 71 routes, averaging 123 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 207 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 814 m away and the nearest supermarket 1.4 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 101 stops nearby, 865 weekly trips, access rating 51 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 91 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 91st percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 814 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest school | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 345 places in Rutherford (South) - Telarah, about 2.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Rutherford (South) - Telarah higher than 94% of real estate markets across the country.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah's affordable property market has recorded 376 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 74% residential, 11% commercial and 15% vacant land transactions.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah features high concentrations of single parent families, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Rutherford (South) - Telarah is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Rutherford (South) - Telarah has an estimated 9,873 residents, up 23.8% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Rutherford (South) - Telarah.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Rutherford (South) - Telarah.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (106021616). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Rutherford (South) - Telarah from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Rutherford (South) - Telarah with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
