Overall score
Ferndale
46.4/100
Riverton
44.9/100
Ferndale vs Riverton, WA Suburb Comparison
Ferndale for retirees and investment; Riverton for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FerndaleRiverton
Crime rate
Ferndale
77.5 / 1k
Riverton
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ferndale
163
Riverton
100
Population
Ferndale
4,457
Riverton
6,078
Metric leadFerndale 5Riverton 34 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 | Ferndale | Riverton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 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 | 9 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 24 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 100 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 5.5% |
| Population | 4,457 | 6,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Ferndale reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Riverton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Ferndale is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Riverton answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Riverton, while Ferndale 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.