Figtree vs Riverstone
Property investment comparison - Figtree, NSW 2525 vs Riverstone, NSW 2765
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Figtree wins 4, Riverstone wins 0. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Figtree | Riverstone |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| Median unit price | $785K | $910K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | - | 2.90% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | 3.15% |
| 1-year house growth | +7.4%estimate | +6.2%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | - | - |
| Vacancy rate | 2.0% | 3.3% |
| Population | 12,335 | 8,627 |
Figtree vs Riverstone: what the numbers say
The median house price is $1.2M in Figtree and $1.2M in Riverstone, so Figtree is the cheaper entry point.
For units, Figtree sits at a median of $785K against $910K in Riverstone, which makes Figtree the more affordable unit market and Riverstone the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +7.4% in Figtree (an estimate) and +6.2% in Riverstone (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Figtree, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 2.0% in Figtree and 3.3% in Riverstone, so landlords in Figtree face less competition for tenants.
Figtree is the bigger suburb, with a population of 12,335 against 8,627, larger than Riverstone; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Figtree for a lower purchase price, Figtree for recent price momentum, Figtree for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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