Overall score
Canning Vale
72.8/100
Riverton
60.6/100
Canning Vale vs Riverton, WA suburb comparison
Canning Vale for value; Riverton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canning ValeRiverton
Crime rate
Canning Vale
349.6 / 1k
Riverton
2103.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canning Vale
235
Riverton
65
Population
Canning Vale
34,504
Riverton
6,078
Metric leadCanning Vale 7Riverton 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRiverton
- Best for familiesRiverton
- Best for best valueCanning Vale
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 | Canning Vale | Riverton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.8/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 349.6 / 1k | 2103.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 65 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 193 | 24 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 235 | 65 |
| Population | 34,504 | 6,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Canning Vale is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Riverton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Canning Vale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Riverton is the better pick for an affluent, sought-after address and well-served by public transport.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Canning Vale, while Riverton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.