Mount Riverview

Mount Riverview is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Mount Riverview's population is estimated at approximately 3,105 as of February 2026, reflecting an increase of 31 people since the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of ABS data released in June 2024. The suburb's population density is around 1,031 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mount Riverview has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Future projections indicate a decline in overall population by 25 persons by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 111 people.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 25 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 111 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>

The level of residential development activity in Mount Riverview is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Mount Riverview has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 4 homes were approved.

No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. This low activity is partly due to population decline in the area. The average construction cost value of new homes is $501,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mount Riverview has significantly lower building activity, 87.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties.

However, recent years have seen an acceleration in building activity. Recent development has been exclusively detached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes. With around 2078 people per approval, Mount Riverview is a mature, established area. Population is expected to remain stable or decline, potentially reducing pressure on housing and creating opportunities for buyers.

Mount Riverview has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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Employment conditions in Mount Riverview rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mount Riverview has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 1,607 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The workforce participation rate in Mount Riverview was somewhat below standard at 66.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses indicated that a high 45.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction sectors. The area has particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas for a 12-month period ending in December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.5% alongside a 4.4% employment decline, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Mount Riverview. These projections, covering five-year (to May-30) and ten-year (to May-35) periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mount Riverview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Mount Riverview suburb's income level is very high nationally. According to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch, Mount Riverview's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $58,437 and average income stood at $76,017. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,615 (median) and $82,752 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Mount Riverview, between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.8% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (32.7%) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Mount Riverview. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 82nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Mount Riverview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Riverview's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 99.4% houses and 0.7% other dwellings. This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Riverview stood at 42.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.2% and rented ones at 11.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Mount Riverview was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Mount Riverview's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mount Riverview features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.9% of all households, consisting of 38.6% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households making up 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Mount Riverview shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 31.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 23.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 13.7% and certificates at 24.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mount Riverview has 19 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 202 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 176 meters from the nearest transport stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a significant proportion of residents, 45.9%, work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 28 trips per day, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Riverview is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Riverview shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 57% (~1,768 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.0 and 8.8% of residents respectively. Sixty-six point three percent declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among working-age population are typical. The area has 22.0% (683 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Mount Riverview ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Riverview's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.6% of its population born in Australia and 95.1% being citizens. English was spoken as the only language at home by 93.9%. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 54.6%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.4%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (10.3%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) Dutch (1.8%), and Maltese (1.1%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3%, 0.7%, and 1.0% respectively.

Mount Riverview's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Mount Riverview has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. The 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Mount Riverview at 9.1%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 7.4% to 9.1%, and the 15-24 cohort has increased from 11.2% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 9.6% to 7.8%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 11.5% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Mount Riverview's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 90 people (32%), from 282 to 373. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.