Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Riverview (Qld) has an estimated 3,596 residents, up 17.2% since the 2021 Census, with 59 projects tracked in the area around Riverview (Qld).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 23 kilometres southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Riverview (Qld) holds an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) estimated at around 3,596 as of Aug 2026 based on AreaSearch's analysis of yearly SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly updated national address data.
Residential patterns in Riverview feature a prominent detached house representation paired with an above-average renting population and affordable housing options. Demographically, the community is characterised by a high proportion of children comprised largely of group households, alongside lower-quartile income levels and a typically lower education profile. The local employment landscape is underpinned by an established industrial foundation, marked by a notable manufacturing employment base and elevated administrative employment.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 23 kilometres southwest from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Riverview (Qld) holds an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) estimated at around 3,596 as of Aug 2026 based on AreaSearch's analysis of yearly SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly updated national address data.
Residential patterns in Riverview feature a prominent detached house representation paired with an above-average renting population and affordable housing options. Demographically, the community is characterised by a high proportion of children comprised largely of group households, alongside lower-quartile income levels and a typically lower education profile. The local employment landscape is underpinned by an established industrial foundation, marked by a notable manufacturing employment base and elevated administrative employment.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 3,527 in 2006 and 3,309 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,596 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 14.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $800 - 1,499, 32.5%.
Riverview (Qld) ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 59th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Riverview (Qld) is $545 a week, up 19.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 13% below Greater Brisbane.
13% below Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $280 in 2017, $492 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $545 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +19.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $492 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +9.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Ipswich | $574 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Ipswich, over 12 months | +7.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 21 tracked applications: 17 approved, 3 under assessment, 1 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 59 projects in and around Riverview (Qld), 15 of them under construction.
Queensland's largest industrial development, Citiswich Business Park is a 350-hectare master-planned estate at Bundamba in the logistics hub of Brisbane's south-western corridor. Developed by Walker Corporation, the estate provides serviced industrial land and facilities for logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and wholesale retail.
Residential development approved for 115 townhomes, 3 retail tenancies, and 4 apartments. Total development costs of $53.45 million.
Masterplanned community of 164 residential homesites on a 28.26-hectare creekside site along Six Mile Creek, Collingwood Park. Stage 1 is now complete, Stage 2 is sold out, and Stage 3 (the final release) is now selling with nearly all lots sold.
Approved 17 lot residential subdivision on 8.3 hectares of land with development approval for lots ranging from 450 square metres to 2,307 square metres (average 868 square metres). The site features 104 metres frontage to Gibbs Avenue, low-density residential zoning, and readily available reticulated water and sewer connections.
Council-funded upgrade transforming Goupong Park into a district recreation park. The 2025-2026 budget has allocated funds to commence design work for this significant upgrade. The park currently features playground equipment, a skate park, half basketball court, BBQ facilities, walking paths, and recreational amenities.
A $70 million three-stage bus service improvement package for Ipswich and Logan growth areas, delivering new routes, improved frequency, and expanded connections to support rapid population growth, along with a new state-managed bus depot.
New state high school for the Collingwood Park area. Stage 1 opened in Term 1, 2025 for Year 7 and Year 8 students, featuring an administration building, general learning centre, science and industrial technology resources.
Munro by Azure Development Group is a $59 million masterplanned residential community located in Bundamba, comprising 100 terrace residences across a 4.7-hectare estate. The gated community features a resort-style pool, private resident pavilion, and expansive landscaped open space.
Approved development for a purpose-built childcare centre and swim school on Collingwood Drive to service the growing Collingwood Park community. The project comprises modern early learning facilities together with an indoor learn-to-swim facility.
Ongoing infrastructure upgrades supporting the Bundamba industrial precinct, including road improvements, water and sewer servicing, telecommunications and stormwater infrastructure to improve industrial land capacity and freight access.
Restoration and preservation of historic Bundamba colliery buildings and mining heritage structures. Includes interpretation centre, heritage trails, and community education programs. $5.6 million heritage project.
Ipswich City Council is planning to upgrade Redbank Plains Road between Collingwood Drive and the Cunningham Highway to a four-lane urban road standard. The project is identified in iGO, the City of Ipswich Transport Plan, and is supported by Queensland Government Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme funding and Ipswich City Council.
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Estimated completion year of the 22 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 4, 2027 8, 2028 3, 2029 0, 2030 1, 2031 1, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 1, 2035 0, 2036 1. 17 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 21 substantial development applications lodged in and around Riverview (Qld) over the past 5 years, 5 in the last 12 months; 3 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 6, 2023 5, 2024 3, 2025 2, 2026 (to Nov) 4.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 21 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 5 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 7.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 26 | ABS building approvals | 39th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 17 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Riverview include: ForestBrook (Construction); Citiswich Business Park (Construction); Ipswich and Logan Bus Service Improvement Package (Construction); Collingwood Park State Secondary College (Construction); and Woodlinks Village (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Riverview spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Business Parks & Technology Hubs, among others.
The suburb of Riverview ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Riverview when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Riverview area has seen 119 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Riverview's current population of 3,596 has been supported by 26 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Riverview has seen 7.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 55 people in the suburb of Riverview, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Riverview's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 26, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Riverview has grown by approximately 125 people, while 128 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Riverview has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,596 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +17.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 433 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 41st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,067 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 529 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 8.30 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Riverview was estimated to be approximately 3,596 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,309 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of riverview has added approximately 529 people and shown a 17.25% increase from the 3,067 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Riverview is estimated at 433 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Riverview has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.0% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Riverview is driven by: Interstate migration (56.99999999999999%), Overseas migration (43.0%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains.
Riverview's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 36th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Riverview at 37 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Riverview is comparable to the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Riverview compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 7.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Riverview compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 12.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Riverview show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (2.9% vs 1.8%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.3% vs 5.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.5% of the population in the suburb of Riverview as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 19.0% of the population in the suburb of Riverview as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 9% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $50,109 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 16th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $54,839 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,097 | 2021 Census, weekly | 7th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $497 | 2021 Census, weekly | 3rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 7.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,282 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 34.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Riverview is approximately $53,672. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $50,109.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Riverview is approximately $58,738. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $54,839.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Riverview is approximately $53,672 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $50,109 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Riverview is approximately $58,738 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $54,839 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Riverview's households (~32.5% / 318 households) is the $800 - 1,499 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Riverview is the $800 - 1,499 group, representing about 32.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Riverview is $1,097/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Riverview is $1,282/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Riverview is $497/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Riverview's median income among taxpayers is $50,109, with an average of $54,839. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $61,668 and average of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $53,672 (median) and $58,738 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Riverview is $3,873 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of riverview's disposable income is $3,873 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in Riverview lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 14.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 51.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,209 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 4,295 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,406 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Riverview has approximately 1,209 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 14.0%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Riverview stands at 14.0%, which is 9.7 percentage points above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Riverview is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are manufacturing (15.4% of employment), health care & social assistance (15.4%), and retail trade (9.4%). Other significant employers include transport, postal & warehousing and construction.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Riverview has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Riverview is 51.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of riverview shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 15.4% of the local workforce compared to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.4, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of riverview's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Riverview faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 11.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 30.6% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 48.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 33.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
11.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Riverview have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
48.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Riverview have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of riverview ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Riverview are: Certificate (30.6%), Advanced Diploma (9.6%), Bachelor Degree (7.3%).
33.2% of the population in the suburb of Riverview is currently engaged in formal education, including 13.8% in primary school, 10.1% in secondary school, 2.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Riverview is 931, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the suburb of Riverview, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,366 students.
The suburb of riverview includes 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools.
Riverview features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.9% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.7% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 22.7% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 20.3% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 979 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,148 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 68.1% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.1 per family | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Riverview had 979 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 17.3% to an estimated 1,148 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Riverview is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 68.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.9%), group households (5.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 667 family households, couples with children account for 22.7% of all households, couples without children at home 22.7%, and single parent families 20.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Riverview shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Riverview have an average of 2.1 children, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 32.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 43.1% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 26.9% of all households in the suburb of Riverview, similar to the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.2% of households, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 23.2% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 16.7% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 83.3% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 78.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Riverview was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 23.2% of its population born overseas and 16.7% speaking a language other than English at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Riverview, at 45.0% of people, although more residents (49.9%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 2.1% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Riverview are Australian, comprising 26.0% of the population, English, comprising 26.0% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 7.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Brisbane's 2.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 5.2% of Riverview (vs 0.9% across Greater Brisbane), Maori at 1.9% (vs 1.1%) and Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.2%).
23.2% of the suburb of Riverview population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
16.7% of the population in the suburb of Riverview speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
7.8% of the suburb of Riverview population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
78.5% of the suburb of Riverview population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Riverview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 50.8% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 23.0% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.2% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,092 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 11th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $270 | 2021 Census, weekly | 18th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 80th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 40th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Riverview, 23.0% of homes are owned outright, 26.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 50.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.2% of dwellings in the suburb of Riverview are houses.
In the suburb of Riverview, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 3.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Riverview stands at 23.0%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Riverview is $1,092, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Riverview is $880, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Riverview, households with mortgages typically spend 23.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Riverview is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Riverview shows mortgage holders spending 23.0% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 24.6% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Riverview consists of 96.2% detached houses, 3.8% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Riverview consumes approximately 18.5% of median household income ($4,750 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Riverview show attached dwellings contributing 97% of approvals compared to 4% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 3% of applications versus 96% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Health performance in Riverview is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 46.9% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 8th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 53.4% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 14.3% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 62.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
Around 46.9% of people in the suburb of Riverview are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Riverview, 14.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
11.4% of people in the suburb of Riverview are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 6.7% of the suburb of Riverview population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.8% of people in the suburb of Riverview have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Riverview, 46.9% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 503 m away and the nearest school 536 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 24 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 24th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 503 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 536 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 543 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest bank | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 65 places in Riverview (Qld), about 3.9 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Riverview when compared nationally.
Riverview has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 3% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Riverview (Qld) is $545 a week, +19.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Riverview has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
Riverview's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 9% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in Riverview lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
Riverview faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Riverview features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
Health performance in Riverview is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport in Riverview (Qld): transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Riverview (Qld) has an estimated 3,596 residents, up 17.2% since the 2021 Census, with 59 projects tracked in the area around Riverview (Qld).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Riverview (Qld).
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32442). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Riverview (Qld) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Riverview (Qld) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 9.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
