Overall score
Pinjarra Hills
43.6/100
Riverhills
47.5/100
Pinjarra Hills for retirees and families; Riverhills for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pinjarra Hills
43.6/100
Riverhills
47.5/100
Crime rate
Pinjarra Hills
9.0 / 1k
Riverhills
30.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pinjarra Hills
37
Riverhills
45
Population
Pinjarra Hills
771
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 | Pinjarra Hills | Riverhills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.0 / 1k | 30.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 45 |
| Population | 771 | 4,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Pinjarra Hills is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Riverhills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Pinjarra Hills pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Riverhills is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Pinjarra Hills suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Riverhills is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.