Riverview vs Longueville
Riverview (median $4,187,261) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Longueville ($6,137,500). Over the past year, Longueville (+19.4%) ran 21.6 percentage points ahead of Riverview (-2.2%) on house-price growth.
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Riverview and Longueville side by side
| Measure | Riverview | Longueville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,187,261 | $6,137,500 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.2% | +19.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | $770/wk | $770/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1145 | 1142 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,148 | 2,116 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| 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
Longueville scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverview (1145) sits above Longueville (1142).
- For buyers
- Riverview is the lower entry point at $4,187,261 median, 32% 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 1.10%), but Longueville 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 1142).
Riverview vs Longueville: common questions
Is Riverview or Longueville cheaper to buy in?
Riverview has the lower median house price at $4,187,261, roughly 32% below Longueville ($6,137,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Riverview or Longueville?
Over the past 12 months, Longueville grew +19.4% vs -2.2% in Riverview, a gap of 21.6 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 Longueville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverview scores 1145 vs 1142 in Longueville. 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 Longueville?
Longueville scores 4/100 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 Longueville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.61% in Riverview vs 1.10% in Longueville. 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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