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

The population of the suburb of Riverview (NSW) is estimated to be around 2,983 as of February 2026. This figure reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,148 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,177 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth in the area, contributing approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by 432 persons to reach 3,415 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 14.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Riverview has experienced around 42 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past 5 financial years. This totals an estimated 210 homes.

So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. The population decline in recent years has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice compared to Greater Sydney, where Riverview has 115.0% more construction activity per person. This strong developer confidence is also reflected nationally. New development consists of 4.0% detached houses and 96.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 98.0% houses. With around 32 people per dwelling approval, Riverview shows characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Riverview is expected to grow by 432 residents through to 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Looking ahead, Riverview is expected to grow by 432 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact this region. 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 specifies those most likely to be relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Employment performance in Riverview exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Riverview has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominently represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.4% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 1.1%. As of December 2025, 1,688 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was at 73.2%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 65.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. 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.

Conversely, construction employs only 4.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates ample local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, while labour force grew by 1.2%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Riverview's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Riverview has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Riverview is $75,778, while the average income stands at $116,860. These figures compare to those of Greater Sydney, which are $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 reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Riverview all rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 59.4% of locals (1,771 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike trends in the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 68.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 89.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's composition of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 average of $2,427. Weekly rent median in Riverview was recorded at $1,000, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Riverview's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 Australian averages. Among residents aged 15+, 58.4% possess university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.0% of qualifications, 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, offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 20 routes, providing 571 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 107 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 84%, followed by train at 6% and walking at 5%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 65.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 81 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 17 weekly trips per stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Riverview, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 73% of Riverview's total population (2,175 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.9 and 6.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.6%, report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Riverview has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 18.3% (545 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are generally strong and align with national rankings.

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, however, was overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.0%), Australian (21.0%), and Irish (12.6%). Notably, Hungarian (0.9% vs regional 0.3%), South Australian (1.1% vs 0.5%), and Polish (1.0% vs 0.6%) groups were also overrepresented.

Riverview's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Riverview is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 16.4% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 4.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 15.1% to 16.9%, and the 85+ cohort increased from 1.8% to 3.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.7% to 16.4%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 17.5% to 16.4%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Riverview, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to grow by 42% (207 people), reaching a total of 697 from 489. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.