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Greater Brisbane / Centenary
$687
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+5.4%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
4,267
People
17 Jul 2026
+3.5%
Growth since 2021
Census
10
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL32438How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 32438.
4,267
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 4,121 people
2.16 km²
Land area
1,975.5 /km²
Density
4.7%
Unemployment
1 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Riverhills is situated 15 kilometers southwest from the Brisbane CBD. According to analysis by Districts, the population of the suburb of Riverhills is estimated at 4,267 as of May 2026. This figure is derived from annual aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts and quarterly updated national address file data. The current estimate represents an increase of 146 residents (3.5%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,121 people. Structurally, the local property market is characterized by a severely limited supply of dwellings, a high concentration of mortgaged homes, and an average taxpayer income of $77,205. The local economy is supported by a notable employment base in education, alongside an elevated presence of residents aged 35 to 44 years. Overall, residents in the suburb of Riverhills display a fairly standard age profile coupled with exceptionally strong educational qualifications. The area is positioned for future growth with an exceptional level of major infrastructure projects planned. Although population growth patterns reflect a steady, limited expansion, the suburb of Riverhills is well known for its idyllic surroundings that balance natural beauty and urban convenience. The area features waterfront views along the Brisbane River, expansive parklands, and diverse outdoor recreation options. A family-friendly array of local amenities, including schools, retail shops, and dining venues, fosters a connected community atmosphere. These green spaces and community facilities provide an enviable living experience for those seeking both urban comforts and natural surroundings.
Estimated residents are up from 4,121 at the 2021 Census — a change of 146 people, or 3.5%.
Districts View
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 55 residents by 2041 — growth of 1.3% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Riverhills, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 91st percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.5% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average amenity provision
Riverhills ranks in the 29th percentile nationally for amenities (score 2.9/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Riverhills. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Riverhills according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
Districts evaluations of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical boundaries show that the suburb of Riverhills averages approximately 1 approved residential property annually, with 8 dwellings authorized over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 thus far in FY-26. Because there were 5.6 new residents for every dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction is lagging well behind population growth, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and elevates prices, with new homes registering an average construction value of $336,000.
In comparison to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Riverhills has a low volume of new construction, sitting 59.0% below the metropolitan average per resident. While this constrained supply generally bolsters demand and supports valuations for existing properties, building approvals have picked up recently. This volume is also below the national average, indicating a fully developed market and potential zoning restrictions. Furthermore, recent development consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving the suburban character of the area and appealing to buyers seeking space. An average of 2133 people per single dwelling approval highlights that the suburb of Riverhills is a highly established property market.
Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Riverhills will add 55 residents by 2041, relative to the most recent quarterly estimates from Districts. If building activity remains at its current pace, housing supply may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support higher home prices.
Districts' assessment of the Brisbane LGA register has identified 5 substantial development applications lodged in Riverhills over the past 5 years (3 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 3 were approved while 2 are under assessment. The most common application types are retail, multi-resi and commercial.
5 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 3 | 21,535 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 3 | 23,369 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/100.0% | 10,249/64.4% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 5,677/35.6% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 1 | 20,743 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 8 | 103,715 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0.5 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 0.4 | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 9 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 5.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 2,133 | 143 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 336 | 329 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 0 | 9,414,443 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 27 | 97 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Riverhills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Detail
Local planning decisions, infrastructure projects, and major developments are key drivers of regional performance. In total, 3 projects have been identified by Districts as having a likely impact on the local area. Principal undertakings include the Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road), the Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment, the Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, and the McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, with the list below highlighting the most relevant projects.
Retail
ApprovedCinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
Transport & Logistics
ApprovedA $1.7 million project by Brisbane City Council to upgrade the intersection of Eumong Street and Riverhills Road to combat congestion and reduce travel times.
Source for Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road) (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionNewest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
Source 1 for Verandah Estate (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Verandah Estate (opens in new tab)
Ports, Marinas, Fisheries & Aquaculture
ProposedAura Holdings to develop retirement living project at McLeod Country Golf Club with 126 apartments across four buildings over two stages. Designed to integrate with community, minimizing disruption to club operations.
Source for McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village (opens in new tab)
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
PlanningAcquisition of a 2.1-hectare neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles, with longer-term mixed-use development potential of up to four storeys and future uplift via retail repositioning. The current centre comprises 6,411sqm of gross lettable area with 38 specialty tenancies and 301 parking spaces.
Source for Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Riverhills (QLD), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
Townhouse · 4 bed · 179m² land
Listed 9 July 2026
Price not recorded
Townhouse · 3 bed · 132m² land
Listed 30 June 2026
Price not recorded
Townhouse · 3 bed · 173m² land
Listed 7 July 2026
$789,000
Townhouse · 2 bed · 106m² land
Listed 31 July 2026
Price not recorded
Townhouse · 3 bed · 183m² land
Listed 2 July 2026
Price not recorded
House · 4 bed
Listed 3 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 4 bed · 703m² land
Listed 21 May 2026
$1,200,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 808m² land
Listed 8 July 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 4 bed · 621m² land
Listed 19 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House · 4 bed · 666m² land
Listed 27 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026Source: Districts property records · 15 in 2026 · 200 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Riverhills with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhills | — | 4,267 | — | — | — |
| Middle Park (Qld) | 1.2 km | 4,078 | — | — | — |
| Westlake | 1.4 km | 4,539 | — | — | — |
| Jamboree Heights | 2.3 km | 3,260 | — | — | — |
| Mount Ommaney | 2.8 km | 2,614 | — | — | — |
| Bellbowrie | 3.2 km | 5,701 | — | — | — |
| Moggill | 3.3 km | 5,489 | — | — | — |
| Wacol | 3.6 km | 4,554 | — | — | — |
| Jindalee (Qld) | 3.9 km | 5,519 | — | — | — |
| Sinnamon Park | 4.1 km | 6,678 | — | — | — |
| Darra | 4.2 km | 4,377 | — | — | — |
| Seventeen Mile Rocks | 4.8 km | 2,898 | — | — | — |
| Pullenvale | 4.8 km | 3,384 | — | — | — |
| Anstead | 4.8 km | 1,620 | — | — | — |
| Gailes | 5.5 km | 1,932 | — | — | — |
| Richlands (Qld) | 5.5 km | 6,789 | — | — | — |
| Kenmore | 5.8 km | 10,579 | — | — | — |
| Goodna | 5.9 km | 10,916 | — | — | — |
| Fig Tree Pocket | 6.2 km | 4,814 | — | — | — |
| Oxley (Qld) | 6.4 km | 10,174 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Severely limited dwelling supply
Strong educational qualifications across the community
High levels of mortgaged homes
Average taxpayer income of $77,205
Notable education employment base
Elevated 35 to 44yo presence
Population Growth
2.8
Density
7.0
Development Activity
2.7
Employment Drivers
3.6
Infrastructure Drivers
9.1
Education
9.9
Amenities
2.9
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Riverhills reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
According to research conducted by Districts on ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new addresses verified since the Census, the suburb of Riverhills has an estimated population of 4,267 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 146 people (3.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 4,121 people. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 4,267, which Districts estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with a single validated new address since the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,975 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio for national areas evaluated by Districts. The 3.5% growth rate for the suburb of Riverhills since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (3.0%), establishing it as a local growth leader. The primary driver of these population gains was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of the overall growth in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Riverhills has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks
Detail
The suburb of Riverhills has a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.7% derived from Districts statistical area compilations. As of March 2026, there are 2,327 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 0.4% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, while the workforce participation rate matches the metropolitan benchmark of 70.4% closely. Census records show that a moderate 20.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.
The local workforce is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The concentration of workers in education & training is particularly high, tracking at 1.4 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, accommodation & food service is underrepresented, employing only of the local labor force compared to throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing the Census working population to the resident population indicates that this residential locality offers few local job opportunities.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through Districts analysis
Detail
According to the latest ATO tax statistics for the 2023 financial year compiled by Districts at the postcode level, taxpayers in the suburb of Riverhills earned a median income of $61,478 and an average income of $77,205. This represents a very high level nationally, compared to the Greater Brisbane median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $68,462 for the median and $85,975 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Riverhills sit around the 72nd percentile nationally. Looking at income brackets, 39.8% of the community (1,698 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching the broader region where this group makes up of the total. Housing costs consume of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the st percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the th decile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Riverhills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
Detail
According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Riverhills consisted of 87.1% standalone houses and 12.9% other property types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwellings in the Brisbane metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Riverhills reached 25.2%, slightly below the Brisbane metro average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 49.4% of dwellings and rental properties made up 25.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,820, lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to the metro average of $380. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Riverhills are below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Riverhills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up the majority of local households at 77.2%, consisting of couples with children at 37.5%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parent households at 12.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 22.8%, with single-person households accounting for 19.7% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Riverhills demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on Districts' comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Detail
Educational profiles present opportunities for improvement, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (34.3%) sits well below the SA4 regional average of 47.4%. Among tertiary qualified residents, bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and practical training is highly represented, with 35.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 22.9%.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
2.4km · score 15
Child Care
684m · score 61
GP
1.7km · score 19
Government Services
8.3km · score 31
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Analysis of transit options shows 9 operational public transport stops in the suburb of Riverhills, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 5 different routes, generating 596 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is rated as good, with properties situated an average of 235 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 85% and trains accounting for 8%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 per household. Working from home is common, with 20.3% of residents doing so, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit routes average 85 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately weekly trips at each individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Riverhills's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Detail
Health indicators show positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Riverhills, based on Districts assessments of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which reveal a low incidence of common health issues among both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is very high, covering approximately 58% of the population (~2,465 people), compared to 55.8% across the Greater Brisbane area.
The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 7.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 72.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents under the age of experience better than average health outcomes. Seniors aged and older make up of the population ( people), and their health metrics are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Riverhills was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
The suburb of Riverhills exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 31.0% of residents born overseas and 19.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, practiced by 45.5% of residents. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Buddhism, which is practiced by 2.6% of the population compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.
Regarding ancestral background based on parental country of birth, the three largest groups in the suburb of Riverhills are English at 26.4%, Australian at 21.5%, and Other at 11.2%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with New Zealand ancestry accounting for of the population (compared to regionally), South Australian ancestry at (compared to regionally), and Samoan ancestry at (matching the regional average of ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Riverhills's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Detail
The median age in the suburb of Riverhills is 37 years, closely matching the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, the suburb of Riverhills has a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (13.7%) but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (11.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.1% to 13.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 3.7% to 5.9%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 13.9% to 11.7%, and children aged to decreased from to . Demographic models indicate that the age profile will shift substantially by . The + age group is projected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach while seniors aged and over will account for of total population growth. In contrast, the to and to age groups are expected to shrink.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Riverhills was found to possess average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong long day care provision, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Riverhills currently has an estimated 273 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 163 children aged 0-2 and 108 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 236 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 445. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
4.3
Income
7.2
Age
3.0
Household Composition
7.1
Housing
4.8
Cultural Diversity
6.5
Health
7.3
Housing Cost
5.1
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised by Districts. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are used. Because these state-level projections omit age breakdowns, Districts scales the cohorts proportionally based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 using 2022 data. Future projections suggest population growth will track in the lowest national quartile, with the area forecast to add 55 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 1.3% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 4,267 | 2,862,317 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 3.5% | 13.3% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 4,121 | 2,526,238 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 68.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 32.0% | 61.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 1.3% | 25.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 1,975 | 180 | 3 |
Based on Districts assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the total labor force shrank by 2.5% and total employment fell by 3.2% over the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Conversely, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment paths. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the employment composition of the suburb of Riverhills suggests local jobs should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 2,327 | 1,560,601 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 14.9% | 16.1% | 15.2% |
| –Education & Training | 13.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| –Retail Trade | 9.0% | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| Labour Force | 2,443 | 1,631,191 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 71.1% | 70.4% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 20.3% | 19.7% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -3.2% | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.5% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 36 | 73 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 68,462 | 64,852 | 63,628 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 85,975 | 81,069 | 81,777 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 61,478 | 58,236 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 77,205 | 72,799 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 2,059 | 1,849 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 68 (4.3%) | 54,714 (5.3%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 162 (10.3%) | 152,786 (14.8%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 302 (19.2%) | 219,889 (21.3%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 627 (39.9%) | 343,770 (33.3%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 213 (13.5%) | 120,784 (11.7%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 201 (12.8%) | 141,431 (13.7%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,309 | 2,175 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 24 (2.0%) | 20,746 (2.8%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 86 (7.1%) | 71,870 (9.7%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 215 (17.7%) | 148,927 (20.1%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 520 (42.8%) | 273,403 (36.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 188 (15.5%) | 105,953 (14.3%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 181 (14.9%) | 120,030 (16.2%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 974 | 842 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 995 (23.3%) | 722,026 (25.2%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 837 (19.6%) | 656,127 (22.9%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 1,205 (28.2%) | 765,004 (26.7%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 1,072 (25.1%) | 573,036 (20.0%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 81 (1.9%) | 51,573 (1.8%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 77 (1.8%) | 94,551 (3.3%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 14.6% | 20.1% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 26.3% | 25.4% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 7,572 | 6,725 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 7 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
Riverhills at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$687/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+5.4%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 5.4% year on year to $687/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $410/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,517 | 912,044 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 25.2% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 49.4% | 37.2% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 25.4% | 36.1% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 87.1% | 73.5% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 12.9% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,820 | 1,863 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 410 | 380 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 1.4% | 5.2% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 10.6% | 30.6% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 84.5% | 59.3% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 3.5% | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,350 | 1,287 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 20.4% | 23.3% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 19.9% | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,573 | 1,033,374 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,519 | 912,040 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 19.7% | 23.6% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 3.2% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 77.2% | 71.7% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 37.5% | 32.1% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 25.7% | 26.3% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 12.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 50.7% | 45.0% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 33.4% | 38.4% | 36.5% |
The proportion of residents engaged in study is high, with 31.0% of the population enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% attending primary school, 8.2% in secondary school, and 6.0% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 34.3% | 30.5% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 23.2% | 20.4% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 8.0% | 7.1% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 12.2% | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 22.9% | 22.7% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 30.7% | 35.8% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 760 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 445,447 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,028 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 99 | 73 | 100 |
Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
1.7km · score 26
Hospital
10km · score 34
Shopping Centre
2.8km · score 46
Banks
2.4km · score 56
Pharmacy
1.8km · score 17
Fitness Centre
2.8km · score 19
Schools
1.5km · score 21
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 9 | 10,013 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 5 | 644 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 596 | 97,812 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 109 | 96 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 235 | 588 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 474 | 283 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 7.2 | 29 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 853 | 4,399 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 43 | 73 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 20.3% | 19.7% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 76.4% | 77.8% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 85.0% | 82.7% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 8.4% | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 3.7% | 5.0% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 1.2% | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 57.8% | 55.8% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 3.7% | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 72.5% | 69.2% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 19.6% | 20.9% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 5.7% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.2% | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 6.3% | 7.2% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 7.4% | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 7.8% | 8.0% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 31.0% | 28.5% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 69.0% | 71.5% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% | 83.6% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 80.9% | 81.3% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 19.1% | 18.7% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 45.5% | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 2.0% | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 46.7% | 44.6% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Riverhills | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37 | 36 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 35 to 44 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 19.4% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 64.5% | 66.7% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 15.9% | 15.1% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 20.0% | 21.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 55.0% | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Riverhills contains 2 Long Day Care centres (152 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population aligning with national benchmarks, though below the Greater Brisbane average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 1.8 - placing the area around the national average for supply per child. Projected population decline of 13.6% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are high female labour force participation of 68.5%.
Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being relatively in line with national benchmarks while high fees are observed relative to national benchmarks. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
4 school catchments intersect Riverhills (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 6,764 children aged under 5 reside, served by 3,336 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 2.0 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts