Overall score
Bridgenorth
33.4/100
Riverside
52.5/100
Bridgenorth vs Riverside, TAS suburb comparison
Riverside for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BridgenorthRiverside
Crime rate
Bridgenorth
2852.8 / 1k
Riverside
158.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgenorth
2
Riverside
2
Population
Bridgenorth
403
Riverside
7,326
Metric leadBridgenorth 0Riverside 52 tiedacross 7 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 | Bridgenorth | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 2852.8 / 1k | 158.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | — | 48 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Population | 403 | 7,326 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bridgenorth reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Riverside is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace. Bridgenorth sits among greener hillside streets, while Riverside keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bridgenorth pulls ahead on a country-town feel, whereas Riverside is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Riverside, while Bridgenorth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.