- Est. Median Value
- $725K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 95/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 3.8°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~30 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Rutherglen
Is Rutherglen a good place to live?
Rutherglen is home to roughly 241 people across 4.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rutherglen scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 95/100 and 33% green space.
Schools: Rutherglen has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $725K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Rutherglen has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 3.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rutherglen is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety95
- Amenities26
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $725K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $112K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Rutherglen?
- Children living in Rutherglen are in zone for Paroa School (Greymouth). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Rutherglen?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Rutherglen?
- The postcode for Rutherglen is 7805.
- What is the population of Rutherglen?
- Rutherglen has 241 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Rutherglen?
- The estimated median property value in Rutherglen is $725K. Median weekly rent is $350/week.
- Where is Rutherglen?
- Rutherglen is in Grey, West Coast, New Zealand.
- Is Rutherglen a good place to live?
- Rutherglen scores 63/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Rutherglen
Schools in zone for Rutherglen
Children living in Rutherglen have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Full Primary · roll 165 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Rutherglen. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore Rutherglen
Things to do(11)
Golden Nugget Hotel
E. Flood Hairdresser
L. W. Brown Carpenter
Schaef's Garage
O'Leary Farrier
Hannahs for Footware
The Greymouth Evening Star
Marsden Valley School
Shantytown Fire Station
Livery & Bait Stables
F. Costello Tinsmith
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Rutherglen
Places to eat & drink(2)
King Dick's Cafe
Shantytown Heritage Park
Rutherglen Weather
Current conditions: 3.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.32 | 13.59 | 8.41 | 10.86 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.95 | 12.3 | 6.53 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.36 | 10.57 | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.59 | 9.48 | 8.4 | 7.01 |
| 🍂 May | 14.14 | 7.76 | 10.2 | 5.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.73 | 6.42 | 6.57 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.74 | 5.13 | 4.59 | 6.41 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.87 | 4.73 | 11.04 | 6.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.64 | 7.06 | 12.59 | 7.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.7 | 7.55 | 11.08 | 8.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.33 | 9.09 | 9.35 | 8.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.93 | 12.33 | 11.25 | 9.25 |
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