Padstow vs Riverwood
The verdict
Riverwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.62M 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 | $1.62M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $945K | $640K |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | 25.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 39 |
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) | 4,459 | 15,063 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Padstow | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | 1,025 |
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 $1.48M versus $1.62M.
Which has better schools, Padstow or Riverwood?
Padstow has a higher average school ICSEA (Padstow 1030 vs Riverwood 1025; national average 1000).
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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