Overall score
Riverwood
48.6/100
Wiley Park
38.3/100
Riverwood vs Wiley Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Riverwood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RiverwoodWiley Park
Crime rate
Riverwood
71.7 / 1k
Wiley Park
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Riverwood
239
Wiley Park
88
Population
Riverwood
12,793
Wiley Park
10,016
Metric leadRiverwood 9Wiley Park 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 | Wiley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 19.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.7 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 158 | 48 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 239 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 3 |
| Green cover | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Population | 12,793 | 10,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Riverwood is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Wiley Park 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 Wiley Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Riverwood the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wiley Park.
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.