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 Nov 2025, Riverview's population is estimated at around 3,205. This reflects an increase of 57 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,148. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 3,200 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,339 persons per square kilometer, placing Riverview in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections until 2041, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas until 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Riverview is expected to increase by 433 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 13.1% 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 had around 39 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 199 homes. As of FY-26, 75 approvals have been recorded. Population decline in recent years has not impacted housing supply adequacy relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $541,000.

This financial year, there have also been $33,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Riverview has 100.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 8.0% detached houses and 92.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the existing housing stock (currently 98.0% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites availability and reflects changing lifestyles' need for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 39 people per dwelling approval, Riverview exhibits low-density characteristics. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Riverview to add 420 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Riverview adding 420 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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 likely to impact the area. Key projects 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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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, Riverview has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Riverview has a highly educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, Riverview has 1,722 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Riverview is higher at 65.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among Riverview residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Notably, the area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident, as at the Census, indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels remained stable in Riverview, with a 0.7% employment decline leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Riverview's employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

Riverview's median income among taxpayers was $75,778 in financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $116,860 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $85,334 for the median income and $131,596 for the average income as of September 2025. Census data reveals that Riverview's household, family and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 59.4% of locals (1,903 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike metropolitan trends where 30.9% are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 68.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 89.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's 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

In Riverview, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 1.8% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 41.1% houses and 58.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Riverview stood at 48.9%, with mortgaged properties at 43.0% and rented ones at 8.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, significantly higher than Sydney's average of $3,033. Weekly rent median was recorded at $1,000 compared to Sydney's $560. Nationally, Riverview's mortgage repayments were substantially higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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, consisting of 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% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is 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

Educational attainment in Riverview is notably high, with 58.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This exceeds national (30.4%) and NSW state averages (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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. Riverview has two schools serving 1,600 students: Saint Ignatius' College (established in 1927) and The Regis Campus (opened in 1994). Both schools demonstrate high educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1162, placing them among the most advantaged nationally. Riverview functions as an education hub with a high ratio of school places to residents, at 49.9 per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of Riverview's public transportation system shows that there are currently 31 active transport stops in operation. These consist of a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 20 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 541 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically located an average of 107 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 77 trips per day, equating to approximately 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's health outcomes show exceptional results across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 73% of Riverview's total population (2,337 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.2%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Riverview, affecting 6.9% and 6.5% of residents respectively. 74.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 78.0%. In Riverview, 17.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (573 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.7%. Seniors' health outcomes in Riverview align with the general population's health profile.

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

Riverview has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 14.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Riverview, accounting for 66.0%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.3% of Riverview's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.0%), Australian (21.0%), and Irish (12.6%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 7.3%. Notably, Hungarian (0.9%) South African (1.1%), and Polish (1.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Riverview hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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 makes up 16.6% of the population in Riverview, compared to Greater Sydney's population. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort represents only 4.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 15.1% to 17.0%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 17.7% to 16.6%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes in Riverview. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 39%, reaching 746 people from the current 535. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.