Riverside vs Mowbray Heights
Mowbray Heights scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverside (1005) sits above Mowbray Heights (989).
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Riverside and Mowbray Heights side by side
| Measure | Riverside | Mowbray Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $635,000 | – |
| Median unit | $440,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $242/wk | $221/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 729 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.2°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
- 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
- Riverside edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 989).
Riverside vs Mowbray Heights: common questions
Does Riverside or Mowbray Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverside scores 1005 vs 989 in Mowbray Heights. 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, Riverside or Mowbray Heights?
Mowbray Heights scores 30/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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