Ascot vs Rivervale
The verdict
Rivervale rates higher for liveability (91 vs 73). Rivervale is closer to the coast (15.2 km vs 16.4 km).
Scores
AscotRivervale
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 82 |
| Transport | 74 | 81 |
| Education | 63 | 71 |
| Liveability | 73 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,095 | 10,897 |
| Median age | 46 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,072 | $1,723 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.2% | 46.4% |
| Born in Australia | 55.3% | 53.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ascot Moderate Growth · Rivervale Moderate Growth
Property
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 323 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,002 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,051 |
Transport
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ascot | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,095 | 10,897 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,310 | 12,364 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,541 | 12,947 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 3.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ascot or Rivervale?
Ascot and Rivervale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Ascot or Rivervale?
Rivervale has the higher transport score (Ascot 74/100 vs Rivervale 81/100).
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