Overall score
Kewdale
39.8/100
Rivervale
44.3/100
Kewdale vs Rivervale, WA Suburb Comparison
Kewdale for investment and value; Rivervale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KewdaleRivervale
Crime rate
Kewdale
73.0 / 1k
Rivervale
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kewdale
93
Rivervale
163
Population
Kewdale
7,397
Rivervale
10,897
Metric leadKewdale 2Rivervale 82 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 | Kewdale | Rivervale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 34 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 163 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 7,397 | 10,897 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kewdale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Rivervale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Kewdale is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Rivervale answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Kewdale the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rivervale.
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.