Side by sideSuburb comparison

Riverview vs Dinmore.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $521,025 and $244,000. Dinmore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Dinmore (median $244,000) is roughly 114% cheaper to buy into than Riverview ($521,025).

Dinmore scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverview (970) sits above Dinmore (960).

Riverview
Metric
Dinmore

Price & Market

$521,025
Median house
$244,000
$174,240
Median unit
$174,240
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
38.0%
Renter occupied
57.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
12
20
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
4,173
Population
1,109
37
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
970
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Dinmore is the lower entry point at $244,000 median, 114% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Dinmore offers the higher gross rental yield (5.97% vs 5.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Riverview edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 960).

Common questionsRiverview vs Dinmore

Common questions

Is Riverview or Dinmore cheaper to buy in?

Dinmore has the lower median house price at $244,000, roughly 114% below Riverview ($521,025). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Riverview or Dinmore have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverview scores 970 vs 960 in Dinmore. 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 Dinmore?

Dinmore scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Dinmore?

Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in Dinmore vs 5.19% in Riverview. 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.