Parkwood vs Riverton
The verdict
Parkwood rates higher for transport (75 vs 62). Riverton rates higher for education (82 vs 68). Riverton is closer to the coast (13.9 km vs 15.6 km).
Scores
ParkwoodRiverton
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 80 |
| Transport | 75 | 62 |
| Education | 68 | 82 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,995 | 6,078 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,599 | $1,906 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.2% | 59.6% |
| Born in Australia | 50.6% | 44.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Parkwood Stable · Riverton Moderate Growth
Property
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 317 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,018 | 1,004 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,012 | 1,115 |
See the full school list on each profile: Parkwood · Riverton
Transport
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.6 km | 13.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.0 km | 10.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Parkwood | Riverton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,995 | 6,078 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,341 | 6,543 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,470 | 6,700 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Parkwood or Riverton?
Riverton has the higher residential safety score (Parkwood 70/100 vs Riverton 71/100).
Which has better schools, Parkwood or Riverton?
Riverton has a higher average school ICSEA (Parkwood 1012 vs Riverton 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Parkwood or Riverton?
Parkwood has the higher transport score (Parkwood 75/100 vs Riverton 62/100).
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