Riverton vs Wilson
The verdict
Riverton rates higher for education (82 vs 75). Wilson rates higher for transport (74 vs 62). Riverton is closer to the coast (13.9 km vs 15.0 km).
Scores
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| Riverton | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 81 |
| Transport | 62 | 74 |
| Education | 82 | 75 |
| Liveability | 95 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Riverton | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,078 | 6,608 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,906 | $1,668 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.6% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 49.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Riverton Moderate Growth · Wilson High Growth
Property
| Riverton | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Riverton | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,103 | 1,022 |
Transport
| Riverton | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Riverton | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.9 km | 15.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.0 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Riverton | Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,078 | 6,608 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,543 | 7,537 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,700 | 9,975 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Riverton or Wilson?
Riverton has the higher residential safety score (Riverton 71/100 vs Wilson 70/100).
Which has better schools, Riverton or Wilson?
Riverton has a higher average school ICSEA (Riverton 1103 vs Wilson 1022; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Riverton or Wilson?
Wilson has the higher transport score (Riverton 62/100 vs Wilson 74/100).
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