Riverstone vs Schofields
The verdict
Riverstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.28M in Schofields. Schofields rates higher for education (77 vs 60). Riverstone is closer to the coast (31.5 km vs 33.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Schofields rates higher (74 vs 48/100 in Riverstone).
Scores
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 79 |
| Transport | 87 | 89 |
| Education | 60 | 77 |
| Liveability | 58 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,627 | 15,213 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,138 | $2,696 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Riverstone High Growth · Schofields High Growth
Property
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $920K | $663K |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 72 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 893 | 454 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,070 | 3,714 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 7 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,012 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Riverstone · Schofields
Transport
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 640 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.5 km | 33.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.1 km | 36.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Riverstone | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,627 | 15,213 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,411 | 22,270 |
| Projected 2041 | 30,090 | 29,966 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.52% | 10.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Riverstone or Schofields?
Schofields has the higher residential safety score (Riverstone 48/100 vs Schofields 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Riverstone or Schofields?
Riverstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.28M.
Which has better schools, Riverstone or Schofields?
Schofields has a higher average school ICSEA (Riverstone 1012 vs Schofields 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Riverstone or Schofields?
Schofields has the higher transport score (Riverstone 87/100 vs Schofields 89/100).
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