Overall score
Parkwood
52.0/100
Riverton
44.9/100
Parkwood vs Riverton, WA Suburb Comparison
Parkwood for retirees and investment; Riverton for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParkwoodRiverton
Crime rate
Parkwood
77.5 / 1k
Riverton
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Parkwood
187
Riverton
100
Population
Parkwood
5,995
Riverton
6,078
Metric leadParkwood 6Riverton 42 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 | Parkwood | Riverton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 24 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 100 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 5.5% |
| Population | 5,995 | 6,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Parkwood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Riverton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Parkwood tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Riverton stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Riverton, while Parkwood 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.