Riverview vs Linley Point
Riverview (median $4,187,261) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Linley Point ($4,335,000). Over the past year, Linley Point (+23.9%) ran 26.1 percentage points ahead of Riverview (-2.2%) on house-price growth.
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Riverview and Linley Point side by side
| Measure | Riverview | Linley Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,187,261 | $4,335,000 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.2% | +23.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | $770/wk | $770/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1145 | 1135 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 26 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,148 | 382 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1089 mm | 1036 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
Linley Point scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverview (1145) sits above Linley Point (1135).
- For buyers
- Riverview is the lower entry point at $4,187,261 median, 3% 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: Riverview delivers the better gross yield (1.61% vs 1.56%), but Linley Point 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
- Riverview edges out on average school ICSEA (1145 vs 1135).
Riverview vs Linley Point: common questions
Is Riverview or Linley Point cheaper to buy in?
Riverview has the lower median house price at $4,187,261, roughly 3% below Linley Point ($4,335,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Riverview or Linley Point?
Over the past 12 months, Linley Point grew +23.9% vs -2.2% in Riverview, a gap of 26.1 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 Riverview or Linley Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverview scores 1145 vs 1135 in Linley Point. 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, Riverview or Linley Point?
Linley Point scores 26/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Riverview or Linley Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.61% in Riverview vs 1.56% in Linley Point. 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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