Cloverdale vs Rivervale
The verdict
Rivervale rates higher for liveability (91 vs 79). Rivervale is closer to the coast (15.2 km vs 17.8 km).
Scores
CloverdaleRivervale
| Cloverdale | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 82 |
| Transport | 75 | 81 |
| Education | 60 | 71 |
| Liveability | 79 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cloverdale | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,864 | 10,897 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,520 | $1,723 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.9% | 46.4% |
| Born in Australia | 50.2% | 53.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Cloverdale Moderate Growth · Rivervale Moderate Growth
Property
| Cloverdale | 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
| Cloverdale | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 316 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,015 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cloverdale | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cloverdale · Rivervale
Transport
| Cloverdale | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Cloverdale | 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 | 4 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 4 |
| Parks | 11 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.8 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.0 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cloverdale | Rivervale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,864 | 10,897 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,770 | 12,364 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,172 | 12,947 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.46% | 3.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cloverdale or Rivervale?
Cloverdale and Rivervale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Cloverdale or Rivervale?
Rivervale has a higher average school ICSEA (Cloverdale 984 vs Rivervale 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cloverdale or Rivervale?
Rivervale has the higher transport score (Cloverdale 75/100 vs Rivervale 81/100).
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