Riverstone vs Tallawong
The verdict
Riverstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.39M in Tallawong. Tallawong rates higher for liveability (78 vs 58). Tallawong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 84 min). On the separate residential safety score, Tallawong rates higher (64 vs 48/100 in Riverstone).
Scores
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 82 |
| Transport | 87 | 92 |
| Education | 60 | 76 |
| Liveability | 58 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,627 | 6,570 |
| Median age | 32 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,138 | $2,759 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 59.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 45.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Riverstone High Growth · Tallawong High Growth
Property
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $934K | $694K |
| House price YoY | 17.7% | 0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 244 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 893 | 396 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,816 | 3,516 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Riverstone · Tallawong
Transport
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 640 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.5 km | 30.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.1 km | 35.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Riverstone | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,627 | 6,570 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,411 | 9,991 |
| Projected 2041 | 30,090 | 23,100 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.52% | 11.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Riverstone or Tallawong?
Tallawong has the higher residential safety score (Riverstone 48/100 vs Tallawong 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Riverstone or Tallawong?
Riverstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Riverstone or Tallawong?
Tallawong has a higher average school ICSEA (Riverstone 1024 vs Tallawong 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Riverstone or Tallawong?
Tallawong has the higher transport score (Riverstone 87/100 vs Tallawong 92/100).
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