Side by sideSuburb comparison

New Chum vs Riverview.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Riverview edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverview (970) sits above New Chum (953).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Riverview edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 953).

Common questionsNew Chum vs Riverview

Common questions

Does New Chum or Riverview have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverview scores 970 vs 953 in New Chum. 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.

The numbers behind the take

New Chum
Metric
Riverview

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$520/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
20
50
Bike score
100
3
Population
4,173
91
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
953
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).