Overall score
Cannonvale
36.3/100
Riordanvale
29.0/100
Cannonvale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cannonvale
36.3/100
Riordanvale
29.0/100
Crime rate
Cannonvale
127.7 / 1k
Riordanvale
71.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannonvale
132
Riordanvale
0
Population
Cannonvale
6,596
Riordanvale
386
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cannonvale | Riordanvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 23.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.7 / 1k | 71.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 0 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,596 | 386 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Cannonvale reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Riordanvale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Cannonvale tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Riordanvale stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Cannonvale generally means more sought-after housing, while Riordanvale leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cannonvale, while Riordanvale 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.