Overall score
Riverhills
52.0/100
Wacol
28.7/100
Riverhills vs Wacol, QLD Suburb Comparison
Riverhills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RiverhillsWacol
Crime rate
Riverhills
47.8 / 1k
Wacol
162.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Riverhills
45
Wacol
79
Population
Riverhills
4,121
Wacol
4,253
Metric leadRiverhills 5Wacol 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRiverhills
- Best for familiesRiverhills
- Best for investmentRiverhills
- Best for best valueRiverhills
- Best for best schoolsRiverhills
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 | Riverhills | Wacol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 28.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.9/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.8 / 1k | 162.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 21 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 79 |
| Green cover | 32.2% | 16.2% |
| Population | 4,121 | 4,253 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Riverhills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Wacol is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Riverhills sits among greener hillside streets, while Wacol keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Riverhills pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Wacol is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability. Riverhills generally means more sought-after housing, while Wacol leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Riverhills, while Wacol 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.