Riverview, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Riverview NSW is 3,148 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverview is $1,417 per week ($73,684 per year). Median rent in Riverview is $1,000 per week ($4,333 per month). Riverview has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Riverview has a population density of 2,295 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Riverview is England. The most common religion is Catholic (43.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverview is $4,333.

There were 6 recorded offences in Riverview in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

Population
3,148
Census 2021
Median income
$1,417/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$1,000/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Riverview vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Riverview is $1,417 a week, 85% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 63rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $1,000 a week, $615 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRiverviewTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,417/wk$765/wk +85%$766/wk
Household income$4,731/wk$1,704/wk +178%$1,637/wk
Rent$1,000/wk$385/wk +160%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$4,333/mo$1,965/mo +121%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.1%22.6% −1.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Riverview, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Riverview Population

3,148 residents at the 2021 Census.

Riverview Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,417/wk
$73,684 per year
Ranked 166 of 14,663
Median Rent
$1,000/wk
$4,333 per month
Ranked 18 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$4,333/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Riverview Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $4,731/wk
Median rent $1,000/wk
Rent to income 21.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Riverview against your income

About $20,501 a month
Median rent $1,000/wk
Left after rent $3,731/wk
Rent share 21.1%

Riverview Schools

27
schools nearby
15
government
1141
avg ICSEA score
15,785
total students
Lane Cove Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 688 students
1178
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 502 students
1176
ICSEA
Greenwich Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 367 students
1175
ICSEA
International Chinese School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 116 students
1172
ICSEA
Artarmon Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,063 students
1167
ICSEA
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 360 students
1166
ICSEA
Lane Cove West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 474 students
1163
ICSEA
Saint Ignatius' College Independent
Secondary · 5-12 · 1,613 students
1159
ICSEA
Hunters Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1149
ICSEA
Boronia Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 409 students
1145
ICSEA
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 355 students
1144
ICSEA
St Pius X College Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,183 students
1144
ICSEA
Chatswood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,083 students
1143
ICSEA
Mowbray Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 714 students
1143
ICSEA
Chatswood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,147 students
1137
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Riverview, with a map

Riverview Map

Riverview, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Riverview, New South Wales: 33.8244°S, 151.1603°E

Riverview Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (27)

People in Riverview

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (1,652) Female 47.4% (1,491)

Population Density

2,295
people per km²
3,148 people · 1.4 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$4,841
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.1%
China
2.3%
New Zealand
1.8%
South Africa
1.7%
India
1.3%
United States of America
1.1%
Hong Kong
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.3%
Cantonese
2.1%
Greek
1.1%
Croatian
0.8%
Italian
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%
French
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
35.0%
Australian
30.6%
Irish
18.3%
Scottish
10.0%
Chinese
8.6%
Italian
5.8%
German
3.9%
Greek
3.0%
Indian
3.0%
South African
1.6%
Lebanese
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
43.0%
No religion
28.1%
Anglican
12.1%
Eastern Orthodox
3.3%
Not stated
3.2%
Uniting Church
1.7%
Hinduism
1.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.7% 1,516
Separated
1.6% 39
Divorced
3.8% 93
Widowed
3.5% 87
Never married
29.4% 722

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.6%
Couple: no children under 15
26.0%
Couple: no children
16.6%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%
One parent: children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.1%
2 persons
28.2%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
27.3%
5 persons
13.0%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Riverview

Housing Tenure

Of the 938 occupied private dwellings in Riverview at the 2021 Census, 8.3% were rented, 47.4% owned outright and 41.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
47.4% 445 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.8% 392 dwellings
Rented
8.3% 78 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
3.8%
3 bedrooms
23.8%
4 bedrooms
41.4%
5 bedrooms
24.9%
6+ bedrooms
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
17.3%
$300-$449/mo
3.0%
$600-$799/mo
6.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
23.6%
2 vehicles
50.2%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Riverview

Employment

Employed full-time
41.5% 952 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 492 people
Unemployed
2.5% 57 people
Not in labour force
34.6% 794 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
47.8%
Managers
28.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
3.1%
Community & Personal Service
2.8%
Labourers
1.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
1.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
1.8%
$800-$999/wk
1.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.2%
$4,000+/wk
59.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500+/wk
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.4%
Did not go to work
25.2%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Walked only
4.3%
Bus
1.4%
Train
1.1%
Bicycle
0.6%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
90.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.9%
Postgraduate Degree
25.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.9%
Certificate III/IV
5.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Certificate I/II
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
35.4%
Society & Culture
18.3%
Health
11.8%
Education
9.1%
Engineering
7.5%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.4%
Information Technology
3.4%
Architecture & Building
3.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
0.9%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
24.2%
Primary: Catholic
18.5%
Primary: Government
17.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.0%
Pre-school
7.9%
Secondary: Government
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.9%
Vocational Education
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.4%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
210
Asthma
126
Arthritis
89
Heart disease
58
Cancer
50
Diabetes
46
Kidney disease
29
Lung condition
25
Stroke
17
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 329
Did not provide
86.3% 2,073

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.0% 624
Not a volunteer
74.0% 1,777

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Previously served
1.5% 35
Never served
98.4% 2,369

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
34.2%
3 children
18.9%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
46
1961: 1970
60
1971: 1980
95
1981: 1990
132
1991: 2000
125
2001: 2010
173
2011: 2015
98
2016
16
2017
9
2018
6
2019
16
2020
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,733
Moved from NSW
208
Moved: same area (SA2)
80
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5: 14 hours
35.2%
15: 29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.9%
Step family: no other children
5.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Riverview Crime Statistics

6 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
3
Other Against Property
2
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Riverview

The closest suburb to Riverview is Lane Cove, 0.8 km away.

Lane Cove
0.8 km away · income $1,377/wk · rent $533/wk
Longueville
0.9 km away · income $1,453/wk · rent $1,100/wk
Hunters Hill
1.3 km away · income $1,239/wk · rent $530/wk
Lane Cove West
1.3 km away · income $1,293/wk · rent $570/wk
Lane Cove North
2.1 km away · income $1,374/wk · rent $480/wk
Greenwich
2.4 km away · income $1,457/wk · rent $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverview

What is the population of Riverview NSW?

The population of Riverview NSW is 3,148 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,295 people per km². Riverview is ranked #2,321 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Riverview?

The median personal income in Riverview NSW is $1,417 per week, or $73,684 per year. The median household income is $4,731 per week. Family income is $4,841 per week. Riverview is ranked #166 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Riverview?

Median rent in Riverview NSW is $1,000 per week ($4,333 per month). Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Riverview ranks #18 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Riverview?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverview NSW is $4,333. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Riverview?

The median age in Riverview NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Riverview a good suburb to live in?

Riverview is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,148. The median income is $1,417/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13385. All dollar figures in AUD.