Riverstone (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region and validated address points tracked by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Riverstone has a population calculated at 13,311 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 4,684 people (54.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 8,627 people. The estimate builds upon a baseline of 12,170 residents calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, supplemented by 830 validated new addresses added after the Census. This count places the local density at 2,092 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across locations reviewed nationally by Districts. The suburb of Riverstone outpaced the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney with its 54.3% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth leader. Population increases were mostly driven by interstate moves, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of total population additions lately, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The suburb of Riverstone has a well-educated labor pool with representation across multiple industries, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 1.6% according to Districts regional data aggregation. By March 2026, working residents numbered 6,628, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the local participation rate of 75.1% was much higher than the Greater Sydney average of 69.1%. Census data showed that a substantial 38.8% of the workforce worked from home, although these figures were likely impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Compiled ATO tax records for financial year 2023 show that the suburb of Riverstone had a median taxpayer income of $61,359, with the average income recorded at $72,454. This exceeds the national average and compares to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current income estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $67,691 (median) and $79,931 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Riverstone sit around the 70th percentile nationally. The largest income cohort, consisting of 39.0% of taxpayers (5,191 residents), earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns closely with Greater Sydney where this group accounts for . Residential costs consume of income, yet robust earnings place disposable income at the th percentile, and the local SEIFA index puts the area in the th decile.

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The local housing stock at the most recent Census was composed of 94.9% houses and 5.1% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Riverstone was lower than the metropolitan average at 19.1%, with the rest of the housing stock either mortgaged (45.0%) or rented (35.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,513, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $450, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Riverstone are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents also sit well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 81.3%, consisting of couples with children at 43.3%, couples without children at 21.6%, and single parents at 14.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.7%, with single-person households representing 15.6% and group housing making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational attainment in the suburb of Riverstone shows some challenges, with university graduation rates of 29.3% sitting considerably lower than the SA3 average of 44.8%. This presents both a hurdle and a clear opportunity for targeted study programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is strong, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (24.1%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Riverstone include 65 active stops, consisting of a mix of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 34 separate routes, which combine to offer 3,269 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 202 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 84%, followed by trains at 11%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 38.8%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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The suburb of Riverstone faces some health concerns, based on Districts research into mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, though private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (~7,395 people) compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Riverstone displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 30.7% of residents born overseas and 30.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which is practiced by 8.9% of residents compared to 5.2% in Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 32 years, the suburb of Riverstone has a younger population than Greater Sydney (median of 37) and the national average of 38. The suburb of Riverstone has a higher concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 (19.9%) compared to Greater Sydney, but fewer aged 65 - 74 (5.0%). This 35 - 44 cohort is significantly larger than the national average of 14.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group increased from 16.3% to 19.9% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 14.8% to 16.5%. Meanwhile, the to group fell from to and the to group declined from to . Demographic projections show the age profile will change by with the to group expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach .

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Riverstone currently has an estimated 1,118 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 728 children aged 0-2 and 485 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 37% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 98% by 2041 (to approximately 2,216 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,753. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 18.1 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.