Overall score
Lynwood
55.9/100
Riverton
44.9/100
Lynwood vs Riverton, WA Suburb Comparison
Lynwood for retirees and families; Riverton for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LynwoodRiverton
Crime rate
Lynwood
77.5 / 1k
Riverton
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lynwood
90
Riverton
100
Population
Lynwood
3,541
Riverton
6,078
Metric leadLynwood 5Riverton 52 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 | Lynwood | Riverton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.5 / 1k | 77.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 24 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 100 |
| Green cover | 14.9% | 5.5% |
| Population | 3,541 | 6,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Lynwood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Riverton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Lynwood pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Riverton is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Riverton, while Lynwood 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.