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Riverhills has an estimated 4,267 residents, up from 4,121 at the 2021 Census — a change of 146 people, or 3.5%. That puts 1,976 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Riverhills, the population is estimated at approximately 4,267 as of Aug 2026, calculated through AreaSearch's review of broader ABS demographic releases alongside 1 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 4,121 people, this represents an addition of 146 people (3.5%). The figure translates to a resident population of 4,267 derived from the ABS ERP update in June 2025 together with post-Census address validations, yielding a population density of 1,975 persons per square kilometer—a rate exceeding the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 3.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Riverhills outpaced the wider SA3 area (3.0%), positioning it at the forefront of regional growth. Natural increase served as the primary growth driver, generating roughly 68.0% of total demographic additions over recent periods. Projections for the suburb of Riverhills rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling using 2022 as a baseline, supplemented by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 releases (anchored on 2021 data) for post-2032 horizons or uncovered zones. Because state datasets omit age-group breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 data). Demographic trajectories place the suburb of Riverhills within the lower quartile nationwide, with consolidated SA2 forecasts indicating a modest rise of 27 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative expansion of 0.6% across the 16 years.
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ABS building approvals assessed by AreaSearch indicate an annual approval volume of around 1 residential properties within Riverhills, totaling an estimated 8 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 3 approved during FY-25 to date. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an influx of 4.1 new residents per year occurred for each home built, creating a considerable supply deficit that typically drives buyer competition and upward valuation momentum. Concurrently, approved builds exhibit an average construction cost of $574,000, marginally exceeding the regional benchmark and pointing toward premium residential development.
Residential building volume in Riverhills is significantly subdued when measured against Greater Brisbane, sitting 69.0% below the regional per-capita rate. While building activity has shown recent acceleration, overall approvals track below national figures, reflecting an established locality subject to planning constraints. Notably, approved projects consist entirely of detached houses, reinforcing a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward spacious family living. The presence of roughly 1422 people per dwelling approval underscores the mature character of the local market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Riverhills is projected to welcome 27 residents through to 2041. Present construction pipelines appear well-balanced against projected demand, supporting market stability without inducing substantial price volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Riverhills
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Riverhills, worth an estimated $10.6 billion. 3 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, business parks & technology hubs and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure programs and urban planning developments play a pivotal role in shaping community performance, with AreaSearch cataloging 3 major projects positioned to influence the area. Key works include the Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road), Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment, Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, and the McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village project.
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Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct
Cinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road)
A $1.7 million project by Brisbane City Council to upgrade the intersection of Eumong Street and Riverhills Road to combat congestion and reduce travel times.
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial is a 56-unit strata industrial and business precinct spread across nine buildings. Delivered by Prekaro Projects, the development provides versatile warehouse, showroom, commercial office, and storage tenancies configured for light industrial and trade services. Construction is actively underway with practical completion anticipated in 2026.
Verandah Estate
Newest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village
Aura Holdings to develop retirement living project at McLeod Country Golf Club with 126 apartments across four buildings over two stages. Designed to integrate with community, minimizing disruption to club operations.
Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Acquisition of a 2.1-hectare neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles, with longer-term mixed-use development potential of up to four storeys and future uplift via retail repositioning. The current centre comprises 6,411sqm of gross lettable area with 38 specialty tenancies and 301 parking spaces.
Darra Mixed-Use Development
Five-storey mixed-use proposal across two buildings on a 1,707sqm triangular site. Ground floor for eight retail shops, two offices and a food and drink outlet, with caretaker accommodation above select shops. Upper levels include rooming accommodation and 12 residential units with a basement providing about 31 car spaces. Application is in progress with Brisbane City Council (Code assessable, Stage/Decision: Referral).
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Rebel Sport Extension
Internal amalgamation of existing retail tenancies and extension to accommodate new 1,418sqm Rebel Sport store. Involves removal of part of existing food court and repurposing of 9 tenancies with new loading dock and facade amendments.
2,327 residents of Riverhills are employed, from a labour force of 2,443. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 70.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,186, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Riverhills is characterised by a qualified labor force with solid representation across essential services, registering an unemployment rate of 4.7% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,327, while the local jobless rate sat 0.4% above Greater Brisbane's 4.3%. Labor market participation aligns closely with the Greater Brisbane standard of 70.1%. Additionally, Census records show 20.3% of workers operating from home, reflecting work patterns during period conditions. Resident employment centers primarily on health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The local workforce demonstrates marked concentration in education & training, where representation reaches 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark.
Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for 5.2% of local workers relative to 6.7% across the region. A comparison of resident workers to local Census jobs suggests limited employment opportunities within the immediate residential precinct. Analysis of ABS and SALM data shows that in the year to March 2026, Riverhills recorded a 2.5% reduction in its labor pool alongside a 3.2% decline in employment, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Drawing on national industry forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26—which project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—local industry weighting suggests potential job growth of 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years for Riverhills residents, based solely on sectoral distribution without incorporating localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Riverhills is $2,059 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $974 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,478 a year against an average of $77,205. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Riverhills taxpayers generated a median income of $61,478 and an average of $77,205, outpacing Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates stand at roughly $68,462 for median earnings and $85,975 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes position Riverhills near the 72nd percentile nationally, with 39.8% of residents (1,698 individuals) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket compared to 33.3% across the region.
Housing costs absorb 15.1% of income, placing local disposable earnings in the 71st percentile and yielding a SEIFA income score in the 7th decile.
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Riverhills had 1,519 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing profile in Riverhills is dominated by separate houses at 87.1%, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations comprise 12.9%, contrasting with Greater Brisbane where houses represent 73.5% and alternative dwellings 26.5%. Full home ownership stands at 25.2%, trailing the Brisbane metro rate, while 49.4% of residences are mortgaged and 25.4% are occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,820, positioned under both the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 and the national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rental payment is $410, exceeding the Brisbane metro standard of $380 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Riverhills counted 1,519 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 77.2% of all households in the locality, made up of couples with children (37.5%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent families (12.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.8%, including single-person households at 19.7% and group accommodations at 3.2%. The typical household contains 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane standard of 2.6.
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34.3% of adults in Riverhills hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 22.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary qualification levels in the area show that 34.3% of residents hold university degrees, tracking below the SA4 benchmark of 47.4%. Bachelor degrees account for 23.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Technical and vocational credentials remain prominent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational certificates (22.9%) or advanced diplomas (12.2%). Formal study participation is widespread, with 31.0% of the local population engaged in education. This comprises 11.0% enrolled in primary education, 8.2% attending secondary institutions, and 6.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Riverhills means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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72.5% of residents in Riverhills report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch reflect positive outcomes across Riverhills, characterized by low rates of mortality and chronic conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 58% of residents (~2,465 people), outperforming the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8%. The primary diagnosed conditions in the community are mental health conditions (8.3%) and asthma (7.4%), while 72.5% of residents report no long-term health ailments, exceeding the 69.2% rate recorded across Greater Brisbane. Residents under 65 exhibit favorable health indicators, while the senior population—comprising 15.1% of the suburb (644 people) aged 65 and over—demonstrates strong health outcomes consistent with broader national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.0% of Riverhills residents were born overseas and 19.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.4%) and Australian (21.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Riverhills demonstrates significant multicultural diversity, with 31.0% of residents born abroad and 19.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 45.5% of the population. Notably, Buddhism shows elevated representation at 2.6%, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.0%. Ancestral backgrounds in Riverhills are led by English (26.4%), Australian (21.5%), and Other (11.2%). Divergences relative to regional patterns are evident across several ethnicities, including New Zealand heritage at 1.2% (compared to 1.0% regionally), South Australian ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%), and Samoan background at 0.9% (matching 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Riverhills is 36. 26.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Riverhills closely tracks Greater Brisbane benchmarks, showing a maximum variation of 2.0 percentage points and maintaining a median age of 36, identical to the 2021 Census result and Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 at that time. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 - 44 declined from 31.0% to an estimated 28.6%. The 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.0% to an estimated 12.8%, whereas the 15 to 24 group grew from 11.1% to 13.7% without a corresponding influx in early childhood age groups.
By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are forecast to experience the largest demographic expansion, adding 219 people (34%) to reach 863, while young to middle-aged adults, children, and youth are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Riverhills
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,121 at the 2021 Census → 4,267 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32438). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.