Padstow vs Riverwood
The verdict
Riverwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.52M versus $1.64M in Padstow. Riverwood is closer to the coast (9.5 km vs 10.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Padstow rates higher (78 vs 40/100 in Riverwood).
Scores
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 87 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 66 | 68 |
| Liveability | 93 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,017 | 12,793 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,891 | $1,210 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 44.4% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Padstow Moderate Growth · Riverwood High Growth
Property
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.64M | $1.52M |
| Median unit price | $951K | $654K |
| House price YoY | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 367 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 141 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 414 | 711 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,917 | 9,224 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Padstow · Riverwood
Transport
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 81 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Padstow | 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 11 |
| Parks | 16 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.8 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.3 km | 16.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,017 | 12,793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,401 | 13,638 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,600 | 16,939 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Padstow or Riverwood?
Padstow has the higher residential safety score (Padstow 78/100 vs Riverwood 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Padstow or Riverwood?
Riverwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.52M versus $1.64M.
Which has better schools, Padstow or Riverwood?
Padstow and Riverwood have similar average school ICSEA scores (1035 and 1035).
Which has better public transport, Padstow or Riverwood?
Riverwood has the higher transport score (Padstow 95/100 vs Riverwood 96/100).
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