Cloverdale vs Rivervale
Cloverdale (median $620,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Rivervale ($745,000).
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Cloverdale and Rivervale side by side
| Measure | Cloverdale | Rivervale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $620,000 | $745,000 |
| Median unit | $400,000 | $414,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,864 | 10,897 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 698 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Cloverdale scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rivervale (1043) sits above Cloverdale (1027).
- For buyers
- Cloverdale is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Rivervale edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1027). Cloverdale also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cloverdale vs Rivervale: common questions
Is Cloverdale or Rivervale cheaper to buy in?
Cloverdale has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 17% below Rivervale ($745,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cloverdale or Rivervale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rivervale scores 1043 vs 1027 in Cloverdale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Cloverdale or Rivervale?
Cloverdale scores 38/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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