Riverton vs Rossmoyne
The verdict
Rossmoyne rates higher for transport (80 vs 62). Rossmoyne is closer to the coast (11.2 km vs 13.9 km).
Scores
RivertonRossmoyne
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 87 |
| Transport | 62 | 80 |
| Education | 82 | 84 |
| Liveability | 95 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,078 | 3,638 |
| Median age | 39 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,906 | $2,146 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.6% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 52.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Riverton Moderate Growth · Rossmoyne Moderate Growth
Property
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 302 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 137 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,115 | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: Riverton · Rossmoyne
Transport
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.9 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.0 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Riverton | Rossmoyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,078 | 3,638 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,543 | 3,916 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,700 | 4,010 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Riverton or Rossmoyne?
Riverton and Rossmoyne have similar residential safety scores (71 and 71/100).
Which has better schools, Riverton or Rossmoyne?
Rossmoyne has a higher average school ICSEA (Riverton 1115 vs Rossmoyne 1148; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Riverton or Rossmoyne?
Rossmoyne has the higher transport score (Riverton 62/100 vs Rossmoyne 80/100).
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