Riverview (NSW)

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

As of November 2025, Riverview's population is estimated at around 2,983, reflecting a decrease of 165 people since the 2021 Census. This decrease represents approximately 5.2% of its previous population count of 3,148. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,177 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for Riverview (NSW) statistical area (Lv2).

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Applying growth rates by age group from these aggregations to Riverview (NSW) (SA2), it is expected that the area will increase by 427 persons to reach approximately 3,410 by the year 2041, reflecting a gain of around 21.3% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Riverview when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Riverview has received approximately 42 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 210 homes. As of FY-26, there has been 1 recorded approval.

The population decline in recent years has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. Compared to Greater Sydney, Riverview has 112.0% more construction activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence. New development comprises 4.0% detached houses and 96.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 32 people per dwelling approval, Riverview is considered a low-density area. By 2041, Riverview is projected to grow by approximately 636 residents, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately.

Looking ahead, Riverview is expected to grow by 636 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Riverview has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that may impact this area. Notable ones include St Leonards Plaza & Interchange, Lane Cove Industrial Complex, Lane Cove Sport & Recreation Centre, and Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Riverview has been broadly consistent with national averages

Riverview has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, indicating relative employment stability over the past year based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, Riverview has 1,698 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is 65.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Riverview specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while construction employs only 4.8% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, Riverview's employment increased by 0.2%, labour force grew by 0.8%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and a smaller unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Riverview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of Riverview had an exceptionally high income level nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Riverview was $75,778 and the average income stood at $116,860, which compared to figures for Greater Sydney 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 $82,492 (median) and $127,214 (average) as of September 2025. Census data revealed that household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Riverview, between the 96th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicated that the predominant cohort spanned 59.4% of locals (1,771 people) in the $4000+ category, unlike trends in the metropolitan region where 30.9% fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 68.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retained 89.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

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

Riverview's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Riverview stood at 48.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.0% and rented ones at 8.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, higher than Sydney metro's $3,033 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Riverview was $1,000, compared to Sydney metro's $560 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 88.7% of all households, including 54.7% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.3%, with lone person households at 10.2% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Riverview demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Riverview's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 58.4% hold university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and New South Wales' (NSW) average of 32.2%. This high level of attainment is predominantly composed of bachelor degrees (36.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 6.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 37.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in secondary education, 11.8% in primary education, and 8.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Riverview has 32 active public transport stops. These include both ferry and bus services. There are 20 different routes operating in total, which together offer 571 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 107 meters. Across all routes, there are an average of 81 trips per day, equating to about 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Riverview's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Riverview demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 73% (2,175 people) have private health cover, compared to 79.5% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.9%) and arthritis (6.5%), while 74.6% of residents report no medical ailments.

This compares to 78.0% in Greater Sydney. Riverview has 18.0% (536 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Riverview was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Riverview's cultural diversity was above average, with 14.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.3% born overseas. Christianity dominated Riverview's religious landscape, comprising 66.0%. Judaism was overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.0%), Australian (21.0%), and Irish (12.6%), which exceeded regional averages. Hungarian (0.9% vs 0.4%), South African (1.1% vs 0.6%), and Polish (1.0% vs 0.8%) groups were notably overrepresented in Riverview compared to the region.

Riverview's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Riverview is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group constitutes 16.6% of the population in Riverview, compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 25-34 age cohort makes up only 4.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 15.1% to 17.0%, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 17.7% to 16.6%. By 2041, Riverview's population is forecasted to undergo substantial demographic changes. Notably, the 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 49%, adding 244 people and reaching a total of 743 from its previous figure of 498. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.