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Rutherglen, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Rutherglen is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,330. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,330 Population 1/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$24,404 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,404 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Rutherglen

Rutherglen

Rutherglen is a town in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, near the Murray River border with New South Wales. The town was named after the Scottish town of Rutherglen which lies just outside Glasgow. At the 2021 census, Rutherglen had a population of 2,579.

People

Population2,330
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,404
Per Capita$24,404
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership80.3%
Housing Units932

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population2,330
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates-36.0543°, 146.4621°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (802 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,404
Median Age48.0 years

About Rutherglen

Rutherglen is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,330. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Rutherglen has a population of 2,330 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,287.0 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,330
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
2,287.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rutherglen vs Australia Average

The median household income in Rutherglen is $24,404, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,404 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $469, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 221 business establishments.

Income: Rutherglen vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,404
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,404
Avg Weekly Wage$469

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)221

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rutherglen is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 80.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 932 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.3%
Owner-Occupied80.3%
Renter-Occupied19.7%
Housing Units932

Property Tax

Climate in Rutherglen

Rutherglen has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 14.3° / 32.1° 38.6
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 14.2° / 31.1° 45.0
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 10.6° / 27.6° 37.9
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 6.7° / 22.8° 30.8
May 10.7°C / 51°F 3.9° / 17.5° 41.7
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F 2.8° / 14.2° 50.7
Jul 7.4°C / 45°F 2° / 12.7° 58.4
Aug 8.3°C / 47°F 2.3° / 14.3° 55.1
Sep 10.5°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.4° 54.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 5.6° / 21.5° 52.6
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 9° / 26.3° 51.6
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 11.5° / 29.6° 45.3
Rutherglen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area2,287.0 sq mi (5,923.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.0543°N, 146.4621°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Jun 22, 2013.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 115 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 124 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 43 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 40 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 80 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 41 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 75 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 114 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 103 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 143 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 114 km
Jun 10, 2007 12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia M2.6 73 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
July 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in

Rutherglen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Rutherglen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rutherglen Primary School
Rutherglen High School
St Mary's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Rutherglen

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
89.9 The Light christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mansfield MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rutherglen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chiltern Athenaeum Museum
Federation Museum

Libraries in Rutherglen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Corowa Library0.0
Howlong Library and Resource Centre0.0
Rutherglen Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rutherglen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Corowa Whisky and Chocolate Christmas Market

Restaurants in Rutherglen

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jones Winery & Vineyard Restaurant
Pickled Sisters Cafe
Rutherglen Estates

Cafes in Rutherglen

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pickers cafe and Collectibles
Silver Key Cafe

Veterinaries in Rutherglen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rutherglen Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Rutherglen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum
Service Station

Gyms in Rutherglen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #12420753981

Golf Courses in Rutherglen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rutherglen Golf Club

Airports Near Rutherglen

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Benalla AirportBLNMedium Airport
Corowa AirportCWWMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Baddaginnie (Earlston) AirportSmall Airport
Beechworth AirstripSmall Airport
Berrigan AirstripSmall Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) AirportSmall Airport
Henty AirportSmall Airport
HentyField Days Site AirportSmall Airport
Jerilderie AirportSmall Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) AirportSmall Airport
Mount Beauty AirportSmall Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
St James Private airfieldSmall Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) AirportSmall Airport
Urana AerodromeSmall Airport
Violet Town AirfieldSmall Airport
Yarrawonga AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rutherglen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Mary's Catholic Church
St Stephen's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rutherglen

What is the population of Rutherglen?

Rutherglen has a population of 2,330 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,287.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rutherglen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,404, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rutherglen?

Rutherglen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

How is the job market in Rutherglen?

Rutherglen has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $469. There are 221 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rutherglen?

The median home value in Rutherglen is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 80.3%.

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