Lapstone vs Mount Riverview
The verdict
Mount Riverview is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.36M in Lapstone. Lapstone rates higher for transport (90 vs 49). Lapstone has a shorter estimated CBD commute (96 vs 147 min).
Scores
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 54 |
| Transport | 90 | 49 |
| Education | 69 | 63 |
| Liveability | 57 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 948 | 3,074 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,339 | $2,248 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.1% | 42.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lapstone Stable · Mount Riverview Stable
Property
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $960K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 37.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 61 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 65 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 33 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 211 | 163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,266 | 1,399 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lapstone · Mount Riverview
Transport
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 49 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 96 | 147 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 660 m | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 52.2 km | 52.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.9 km | 55.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lapstone | Mount Riverview | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 948 | 3,074 |
| Estimated 2025 | 960 | 3,111 |
| Projected 2041 | 959 | 3,108 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lapstone or Mount Riverview?
Lapstone and Mount Riverview have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lapstone or Mount Riverview?
Mount Riverview is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, Lapstone or Mount Riverview?
Lapstone has a higher average school ICSEA (Lapstone 1113 vs Mount Riverview 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lapstone or Mount Riverview?
Lapstone has the higher transport score (Lapstone 90/100 vs Mount Riverview 49/100).
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