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, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 3,099 people. This figure reflects an increase of 25 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,074 people in the Mount Riverview statistical area (Lv2). The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,096 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,029 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Riverview's growth rate of 0.8% since the census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (1.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with the area's population expected to reduce by 18 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 increase by 114 people.

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 had minimal development with just 2 approvals between 2016 and 2021. This reflects a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction, which generally supports demand for established properties and contributes to price stability. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mount Riverview has significantly less development activity, being 94.0% below the regional average per person as of 2021.

Building activity in recent years is also below national averages, indicating possible planning constraints. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers in Mount Riverview.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Mount Riverview should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

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Employment performance in Mount Riverview ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Mount Riverview has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.0%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,626 residents are employed, with a 3.2% lower unemployment rate than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 62.0%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. Notably, education & training employs 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 7.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.0%, with a concurrent 3.9% decline in employment, leading to a slight fall in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%. Statewide in NSW, as of 25-Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Riverview's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data for Mount Riverview, released for the financial year ending June 2023, shows a median income among taxpayers of $58,437 and an average income of $76,017. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,013 during the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,615 (median) and $82,752 (average). Census data from 2021 indicates that Mount Riverview's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.8% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (1,078 people), which is similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. A significant proportion of high earners (32.7%) indicates strong economic capacity in the area. Housing expenses account for 13.7% of income, and residents rank 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 latest Census data shows 99.4% houses and 0.7% other dwellings, compared to Sydney metro's 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Riverview was 42.0%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.2% and rented at 11.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,033. The median weekly rent in Mount Riverview was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Mount Riverview's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $450 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.9% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.1%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

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. There are 18 different bus routes serving these stops, providing a total of 202 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest stop is 176 meters.

Bus services run on average 28 times per day across all routes, equating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Mount Riverview are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Riverview shows below-average health indicators with common conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older residents.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 57%, covering around 1,765 people. The most frequent medical issues are asthma (9.0%) and mental health concerns (8.8%). About 66.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.1% in Greater Sydney. The area has 21.4% seniors aged 65 and over (663 people), lower than the Greater Sydney average of 24.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 84.6% born in Australia, 95.1% being citizens, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 54.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 47.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.4%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (10.3%).

Hungarian (0.5%) was notably higher than regional levels (0.5%), Dutch (1.8% vs 1.6%), and Maltese (1.1% vs 0.8%) were also relatively more represented.

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 Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, the 75-84 cohort is notably over-represented in Mount Riverview at 8.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 7.4% to 8.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 9.6% to 8.2%, 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 102 people (38%), growing from 272 to 375. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 98% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 45-54 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.