Padstow Heights vs Riverwood, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Padstow Heights | Riverwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.1/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 77.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 158 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 234 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 7 |
| Population | 3,594 | 12,793 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPadstow Heights
- Best for familiesPadstow Heights
- Best for best valueRiverwood
- Best for best schoolsRiverwood
Comparison summary
Padstow Heights and Riverwood offer different strengths across official suburb data. Riverwood leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Riverwood; Housing (desirability) favours Padstow Heights; Crime rate favours Padstow Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Padstow Heights, Families → Padstow Heights, Best value → Riverwood, Best schools → Riverwood.