Mount Riverview vs Warrimoo
Warrimoo (median $972,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Mount Riverview ($1,100,000). Over the past year, Mount Riverview (+10%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Warrimoo (+1.8%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Mount Riverview | Warrimoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $972,500 |
| Median unit | $350,640 | $350,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.0% | +1.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $670/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 10 |
| Population | 3,074 | 2,452 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 904 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 29.3°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
Warrimoo scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrimoo (1065) sits above Mount Riverview (1049).
- For buyers
- Warrimoo is the lower entry point at $972,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Warrimoo delivers the better gross yield (3.58% vs 3.17%), but Mount Riverview has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Warrimoo edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1049).
Mount Riverview vs Warrimoo: common questions
Is Mount Riverview or Warrimoo cheaper to buy in?
Warrimoo has the lower median house price at $972,500, roughly 12% below Mount Riverview ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mount Riverview or Warrimoo?
Over the past 12 months, Mount Riverview grew +10% vs +1.8% in Warrimoo, a gap of 8.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Mount Riverview or Warrimoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrimoo scores 1065 vs 1049 in Mount Riverview. 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, Mount Riverview or Warrimoo?
Warrimoo scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mount Riverview or Warrimoo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Warrimoo vs 3.17% in Mount Riverview. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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