Overall score
Angus
43.2/100
Riverstone
47.4/100
Angus vs Riverstone, NSW Suburb Comparison
Angus for retirees and families; Riverstone for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AngusRiverstone
Crime rate
Angus
40.3 / 1k
Riverstone
39.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angus
12
Riverstone
131
Population
Angus
384
Riverstone
8,627
Metric leadAngus 2Riverstone 101 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAngus
- Best for familiesAngus
- Best for investmentRiverstone
- Best for best valueRiverstone
- Best for best schoolsAngus
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Angus | Riverstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.5/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.3 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 93 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 62 |
| Green cover | 25.5% | 1.5% |
| Population | 384 | 8,627 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Angus is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Riverstone is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Angus sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Riverstone is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Angus is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Riverstone answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Angus suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Riverstone is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.