Overall score
Mount Ommaney
67.9/100
Riverhills
52.0/100
Mount Ommaney for retirees and families; Riverhills for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Ommaney
67.9/100
Riverhills
52.0/100
Crime rate
Mount Ommaney
47.9 / 1k
Riverhills
47.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Ommaney
140
Riverhills
45
Population
Mount Ommaney
2,503
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 | Mount Ommaney | Riverhills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.9/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 47.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 66.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 140 | 45 |
| Green cover | 10.6% | 32.2% |
| Population | 2,503 | 4,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Mount Ommaney reads as a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks; Riverhills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Mount Ommaney pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Riverhills is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Mount Ommaney suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Riverhills is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.