Legana vs Riverside
The verdict
Riverside rates higher for liveability (79 vs 61). Legana is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.8 km).
Scores
LeganaRiverside
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 53 |
| Transport | 22 | 22 |
| Education | 49 | 60 |
| Liveability | 61 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,719 | 7,326 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,643 | $1,519 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Legana Moderate Growth · Riverside Moderate Growth
Property
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Legana · Riverside
Transport
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 6 |
| Parks | 8 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 47 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 169.4 km | 164.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Legana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,719 | 7,326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,962 | 7,387 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,316 | 8,252 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.26% | 0.21% |
Common questions
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