Riverstone vs Schofields
Riverstone (median $1,100,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Schofields ($1,250,000). Over the past year, Riverstone (+2.8%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Schofields (+2%) on house-price growth.
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Riverstone and Schofields side by side
| Measure | Riverstone | Schofields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $845,000 | $437,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.8% | +2.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $820/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1064 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 24 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,627 | 15,213 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 719 mm | 719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
Schofields scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverstone (1064) sits above Schofields (1062).
- For buyers
- Riverstone is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Riverstone carries both higher gross yield (4.02% vs 3.41%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Riverstone edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1062).
Riverstone vs Schofields: common questions
Is Riverstone or Schofields cheaper to buy in?
Riverstone has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 12% below Schofields ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Riverstone or Schofields?
Over the past 12 months, Riverstone grew +2.8% vs +2% in Schofields, a gap of 0.8 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 Riverstone or Schofields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverstone scores 1064 vs 1062 in Schofields. 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, Riverstone or Schofields?
Schofields scores 24/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Riverstone or Schofields?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in Riverstone vs 3.41% in Schofields. 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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