Longerenong vs Riverside
The verdict
Riverside rates higher for education (47 vs 8). Riverside is closer to the coast (173.7 km vs 190.2 km).
Scores
LongerenongRiverside
| Longerenong | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 9 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 8 | 47 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Longerenong | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 237 | 287 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,305 | $1,666 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 5.0% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Longerenong Stable · Riverside Stable
Property
| Longerenong | 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
| Longerenong | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 348 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 348 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,907 | 3,136 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Longerenong | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Longerenong · Riverside
Transport
| Longerenong | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.6 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Longerenong | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 190.2 km | 173.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 269.4 km | 269.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.5 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Longerenong | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 237 | 287 |
| Estimated 2025 | 233 | 286 |
| Projected 2041 | 248 | 301 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.42% | -0.09% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Longerenong or Riverside?
Riverside has the higher transport score (Longerenong 0/100 vs Riverside 35/100).
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