Trevallyn vs Riverside
Riverside (median $635,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Trevallyn ($650,000).
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Trevallyn and Riverside side by side
| Measure | Trevallyn | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $650,000 | $635,000 |
| Median unit | $635,000 | $440,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $285/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $242/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 25 |
| Population | 4,826 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 734 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 24.3°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
Riverside scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Trevallyn (1018) sits above Riverside (1005).
- For buyers
- Riverside is the lower entry point at $635,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Riverside offers the higher gross rental yield (2.33% vs 2.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Trevallyn edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1005).
Trevallyn vs Riverside: common questions
Is Trevallyn or Riverside cheaper to buy in?
Riverside has the lower median house price at $635,000, roughly 2% below Trevallyn ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Trevallyn or Riverside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Trevallyn scores 1018 vs 1005 in Riverside. 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, Trevallyn or Riverside?
Riverside scores 18/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Trevallyn or Riverside?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.33% in Riverside vs 2.28% in Trevallyn. 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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