Riverstone vs Vineyard
Riverstone (median $1,100,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Vineyard ($1,107,500).
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Riverstone and Vineyard side by side
| Measure | Riverstone | Vineyard |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $1,107,500 |
| Median unit | $845,000 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1064 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 4 |
| Transit score | 40 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 50 |
| Population | 8,627 | 1,143 |
| Median age | 32 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 719 mm | 710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.2°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
Riverstone scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverstone (1064) sits above Vineyard (1037).
- For buyers
- Riverstone is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Riverstone offers the higher gross rental yield (4.02% vs 3.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Riverstone edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1037). Riverstone also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Riverstone vs Vineyard: common questions
Is Riverstone or Vineyard cheaper to buy in?
Riverstone has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 1% below Vineyard ($1,107,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Riverstone or Vineyard have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverstone scores 1064 vs 1037 in Vineyard. 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 Vineyard?
Riverstone scores 14/100 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, Riverstone or Vineyard?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in Riverstone vs 3.99% in Vineyard. 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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