Horsham vs Riverside
The verdict
Horsham rates higher for liveability (65 vs 19).
Scores
HorshamRiverside
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 33 |
| Transport | 76 | 35 |
| Education | 45 | 47 |
| Liveability | 65 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,134 | 287 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,294 | $1,666 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Horsham Stable · Riverside Stable
Property
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $362K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $300K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -23.6% | 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
Safety
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 205 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 172 | 348 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 985 | 348 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,566 | 3,136 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Horsham · Riverside
Transport
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 116 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 27 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 263 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 173.2 km | 173.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 273.4 km | 269.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Horsham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,134 | 287 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,072 | 286 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,865 | 301 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | -0.09% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Horsham or Riverside?
Horsham has the higher transport score (Horsham 76/100 vs Riverside 35/100).
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