Riverview (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and address updates validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Riverview (NSW) has a population calculated at approximately 3,400 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 252 people (8.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted a population of 3,148 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 3,400, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) alongside 2 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 2,481 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quartile of all locations evaluated nationwide by Districts. The 8.0% expansion in the suburb of Riverview (NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (5.9%) and the state overall, establishing the locality as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the overall population rise in recent times.

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Riverview benefits from a highly educated resident workforce, with notable representation in the technology industry, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and an estimated 4.7% annual growth in employment, according to Districts aggregations of local statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,916 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is moderate at 71.9%, compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses show a high proportion of residents working from home at 65.3%, though this may be influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Income levels in Riverview are exceptionally high on a national scale according to ATO statistics aggregated by Districts for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayers in the suburb record a median income of $75,778 and an average income of $116,860, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $83,598 for the median and $128,920 for the average as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Riverview rank in the 96th to 99th percentiles nationwide. Looking at income brackets, the largest cohort consists of 59.4% of residents (2,019 people) earning in the $4000+ bracket, contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where fall in the - range. High-income earners are highly represented, with earning over weekly, pointing to strong local purchasing power. Residents retain of their income after paying for housing, and the area ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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Residential dwelling types in Riverview at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.8% other options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. The rate of home ownership in Riverview was significantly above the Sydney metro average, standing at 48.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (43.0%) or renting (8.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment was well above the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427 at $4,333, and the median weekly rent was $1,000 compared to the metro average of $470. On a national level, Riverview mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.

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Family households make up the vast majority of homes at 88.7%, consisting of 54.7% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 10.1% single parents. The remaining 11.3% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 10.2% and group households representing 0.9% of the total. The median household size of 3.2 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational qualifications in Riverview are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 58.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the area well for knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational qualifications are held by 15.0% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (6.7%).

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Public transit options in Riverview include 32 active stops, consisting of a combination of ferry and bus services. These stops are serviced by 20 separate routes, delivering a total of 571 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 107 meters from their nearest stop. Being a predominantly residential suburb, most employed residents travel outward to work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 6% and walking at 5%. Households average 1.8 motor vehicles, which is above the regional norm. A high proportion of residents work from home, recorded at 65.3% in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health data reveals excellent outcomes for Riverview, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, showing very low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 73% of the total population (2,479 people) covered, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Riverview shows higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 14.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 26.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, representing 66.0% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 1.3% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 42 years in Riverview is significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 17.9% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.0%. The concentration of residents aged 15 - 24 is well above the national rate of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 15.1% to 17.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 5.1% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from to , and the to cohort declined from to . Demographic projections for indicate notable changes in Riverview, led by a increase in the to cohort (adding people to reach from ), while the to and to age brackets are expected to experience population declines.

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Riverview currently has an estimated 112 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 79 children aged 0-2 and 53 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 108 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 312. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.