Overall score
Moggill
58.4/100
Riverhills
47.5/100
Moggill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Moggill
58.4/100
Riverhills
47.5/100
Crime rate
Moggill
7.5 / 1k
Riverhills
30.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moggill
47
Riverhills
45
Population
Moggill
5,029
Riverhills
4,121
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 | Moggill | Riverhills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.5 / 1k | 30.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 9 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 45 |
| Population | 5,029 | 4,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Moggill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Riverhills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Riverhills sits among greener hillside streets, while Moggill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Moggill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Riverhills stands out for public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Moggill, while Riverhills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.