Westlake vs Riverhills
Riverhills (median $835,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Westlake ($1,245,000).
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Westlake and Riverhills side by side
| Measure | Westlake | Riverhills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,245,000 | $835,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $570,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,547 | 4,121 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 903 mm | 903 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.9°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
Westlake scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Westlake (1094) sits above Riverhills (1060). Westlake skews owner-occupied (88%), Riverhills runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Riverhills is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Westlake edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1060). Westlake also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Westlake vs Riverhills: common questions
Is Westlake or Riverhills cheaper to buy in?
Riverhills has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 33% below Westlake ($1,245,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Westlake or Riverhills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Westlake scores 1094 vs 1060 in Riverhills. 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, Westlake or Riverhills?
Westlake scores 36/100 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.
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