Mount Riverview vs Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
The verdict
Mount Riverview is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.35M in Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains). Mount Riverview rates higher for liveability (50 vs 19). Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) is closer to the coast (51.6 km vs 52.8 km).
Scores
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 37 |
| Transport | 49 | 41 |
| Education | 63 | 52 |
| Liveability | 50 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,074 | 1,119 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,248 | $2,635 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.9% | 28.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 87.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Mount Riverview Stable · Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) Stable
Property
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | $960K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 37.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 163 | 268 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,399 | 804 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Riverview · Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
Transport
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 52.8 km | 51.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.1 km | 56.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Riverview | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,074 | 1,119 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,111 | 1,133 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,108 | 1,130 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Riverview or Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)?
Mount Riverview and Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Riverview or Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)?
Mount Riverview is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.35M.
Which has better public transport, Mount Riverview or Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)?
Mount Riverview has the higher transport score (Mount Riverview 49/100 vs Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) 41/100).
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