Overall score
Jamboree Heights
48.0/100
Riverhills
52.0/100
Jamboree Heights vs Riverhills, QLD Suburb Comparison
Jamboree Heights for schools; Riverhills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Jamboree HeightsRiverhills
Crime rate
Jamboree Heights
47.9 / 1k
Riverhills
47.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jamboree Heights
32
Riverhills
45
Population
Jamboree Heights
3,141
Riverhills
4,121
Metric leadJamboree Heights 2Riverhills 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRiverhills
- Best for familiesRiverhills
- Best for best schoolsJamboree Heights
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 | Jamboree Heights | Riverhills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 47.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 45 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 32.2% |
| Population | 3,141 | 4,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Jamboree Heights reads as a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Riverhills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Jamboree Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability; Riverhills answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Jamboree Heights suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Riverhills is the stronger match for retirees.
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.