Overall score
Bentley
47.8/100
Riverton
44.9/100
Bentley vs Riverton, WA Suburb Comparison
Bentley for retirees; Riverton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BentleyRiverton
Crime rate
Bentley
77.5 / 1k
Riverton
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bentley
679
Riverton
100
Population
Bentley
9,051
Riverton
6,078
Metric leadBentley 7Riverton 23 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bentley | Riverton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.5 / 1k | 77.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 91 | 24 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 679 | 100 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 5.5% |
| Population | 9,051 | 6,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bentley is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Riverton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Bentley sits closer to the city centre, whereas Riverton is in a middle-ring position.
Bentley tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Riverton stands out for housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Bentley generally means more approachable housing costs, while Riverton leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Riverton, while Bentley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.