Rutherglen
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Rutherglen is a charming small town in Victoria famous for its historic wineries, welcoming locals, and beautiful countryside. It combines rustic Australian character with easy access to gourmet food, renowned wines, and outdoor pursuits.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,579
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-36.05°, 146.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
8.2°C
Record High
45.9°C
Record Low
-2.6°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
551 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
CWW
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.