Narwee vs Riverwood
The verdict
Riverwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.62M in Narwee. Narwee is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 9.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Narwee rates higher (61 vs 40/100 in Riverwood).
Scores
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 87 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 70 | 68 |
| Liveability | 98 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,411 | 12,793 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,431 | $1,210 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 44.4% |
| Born in Australia | 44.0% | 38.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Narwee Stable · Riverwood High Growth
Property
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.62M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $678K | $640K |
| House price YoY | 8.0% | 25.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $872 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 367 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 141 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 610 | 711 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,191 | 15,063 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,012 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Narwee · Riverwood
Transport
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 81 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 11 |
| Parks | 8 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 16.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Narwee | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,411 | 12,793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,489 | 13,638 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,936 | 16,939 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Narwee or Riverwood?
Narwee has the higher residential safety score (Narwee 61/100 vs Riverwood 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Narwee or Riverwood?
Riverwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.62M.
Which has better schools, Narwee or Riverwood?
Riverwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Narwee 1012 vs Riverwood 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Narwee or Riverwood?
Narwee and Riverwood have similar transport scores.
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