Grantham Farm vs Riverstone
The verdict
Grantham Farm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.23M in Riverstone. Grantham Farm rates higher for education (73 vs 60). Riverstone rates higher for transport (87 vs 53). Grantham Farm is closer to the coast (30.1 km vs 31.5 km).
Scores
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 69 |
| Transport | 53 | 87 |
| Education | 73 | 60 |
| Liveability | 51 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,669 | 8,627 |
| Median age | 30 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,570 | $2,138 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.0% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 53.9% | 65.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Grantham Farm High Growth · Riverstone High Growth
Property
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $934K |
| House price YoY | 17.4% | 17.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 164 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 164 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 899 | 893 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,306 | 6,816 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Grantham Farm · Riverstone
Transport
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.1 km | 31.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.7 km | 38.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Grantham Farm | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,669 | 8,627 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,278 | 12,411 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,797 | 30,090 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.52% | 9.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Grantham Farm or Riverstone?
Grantham Farm has the higher residential safety score (Grantham Farm 52/100 vs Riverstone 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Grantham Farm or Riverstone?
Grantham Farm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.23M.
Which has better public transport, Grantham Farm or Riverstone?
Riverstone has the higher transport score (Grantham Farm 53/100 vs Riverstone 87/100).
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