Side by sideSuburb comparison

Watsons Crossing vs Riverton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverton (913) sits above Watsons Crossing (878).

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

Riverton edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 878).

Common questionsWatsons Crossing vs Riverton

Common questions

Does Watsons Crossing or Riverton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverton scores 913 vs 878 in Watsons Crossing. 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

Watsons Crossing
Metric
Riverton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
33.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
16
Population
1,166
51
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
878
Avg ICSEA
913

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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