Overall score
Riverwood
48.6/100
Roselands
45.1/100
Riverwood vs Roselands, NSW Suburb Comparison
Riverwood for retirees and investment; Roselands for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RiverwoodRoselands
Crime rate
Riverwood
71.7 / 1k
Roselands
53.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Riverwood
239
Roselands
156
Population
Riverwood
12,793
Roselands
12,356
Metric leadRiverwood 9Roselands 31 tiedacross 13 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 | Riverwood | Roselands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.7 / 1k | 53.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 158 | 150 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 239 | 156 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 22 |
| Green cover | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Population | 12,793 | 12,356 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Riverwood is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Roselands is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Riverwood pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Roselands is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Roselands, while Riverwood 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.