Riverview (Qld)

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According to ABS demographic updates and fresh addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Riverview (Qld) has an estimated population of 3,595 in May 2026. This represents a rise of 528 residents (17.2%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 3,067 citizens. This variation is calculated from a resident base of 3,310, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside an extra 135 verified new locations since Census night. Such a population count translates to a density of 433 residents per square kilometer, offering plenty of space per citizen and room for potential expansion. The suburb of Riverview (Qld)'s expansion rate of 17.2% since the 2021 Census outpaced the national figure (9.3%) as well as the state, placing it among the region's top growth areas. Demographic growth in this locality was mostly stimulated by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 57% of total population increases recently.

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Riverview features a diverse workforce containing both professional and industrial employees, with manufacturing and production fields heavily represented, an unemployment rate of 14.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 15.3% over the prior year, according to Districts' regional data aggregation. In March 2026, 1,194 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 9.8% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, indicating room for gains, while labor force participation is low at 51.4% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census records show that a modest 9.4% of employed residents worked from home, though the impact of COVID-19 restriction periods should be noted.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 shows that Riverview residents earn less than the national average. The median income of local taxpayers is $44,814, with the average income at $48,092, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $49,905 for the median and $53,555 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Riverview all fall in the 3rd to 7th percentile range nationally. The largest income group comprises 32.5% of residents earning $800 - 1,499 weekly (1,168 residents), unlike the broader metropolitan area where the - range is largest at . Mortgage and rent costs strain household budgets significantly, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the last Census, the housing mix in Riverview consisted of 96.2% detached houses and 3.8% other property types like townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Brisbane where houses make up 73.5% and other options constitute 26.5%. The home ownership rate in Riverview was lower than the metropolitan Brisbane average, standing at 23.0%, with the rest of the market split between mortgaged properties (26.2%) and rentals (50.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the Brisbane metro average at $1,092, and the median weekly rent was $270, compared to metro figures of $1,863 and $380. Compared to the country as a whole, Riverview's mortgage repayments are below the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 68.1%, consisting of 22.7% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 20.3% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.9%, with single-person households representing 26.9% and group living situations making up 5.2% of the total. The median size of local households is 2.5 people, which is slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The local area shows low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates of 11.2% falling well below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This indicates a clear need and opening for educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical skills are strong, with 40.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 30.6%.

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Public transport services in Riverview include 27 active stops, featuring a combination of train stations and bus stops. These locations are served by 58 different routes, which offer 1,465 passenger trips per week. Transport links are good, with residents living an average of 244 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 83%, followed by trains at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average. A relatively low 9.4% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 public health orders.

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Riverview faces notable public health challenges, indicated by Districts' evaluation of local mortality statistics and chronic disease rates that impact both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance held by only about 46% of the population (~1,663 people). This is below the 55.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

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Riverview shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 23.2% of the population born outside Australia and 16.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.0% of residents. The most notable religious difference is in the Other category, which makes up 1.3% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

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The median age in Riverview is 37 years, which is close to the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Brisbane region, Riverview has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (7.7%) but fewer residents aged 35 - 44 (12.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.8% to 13.3% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 10.9% to 12.4%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 15.6% to 11.6%. Projections indicate that Riverview's age structure will shift by . The to cohort is projected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach a total of . Older residents aged + will account for of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the to and to age brackets are expected to decrease in size.

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Riverview currently has an estimated 244 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 147 children aged 0-2 and 98 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 36% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 198 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 339. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.3 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.