Side by sideSuburb comparison

Riverwood vs Narwee.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Narwee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narwee (1037) sits above Riverwood (1032). Narwee skews owner-occupied (53%), Riverwood runs more rental-dense (42% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Narwee edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1032).

Common questionsRiverwood vs Narwee

Common questions

Does Riverwood or Narwee have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narwee scores 1037 vs 1032 in Riverwood. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Riverwood
Metric
Narwee

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$354/wk
42.0%
Owner occupied
53.0%
54.0%
Renter occupied
44.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
52
Transit score
20
Bike score
100
12,793
Population
5,411
40
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1032
Avg ICSEA
1037

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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