Riverglen SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Riverglen, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Riverglen SA is 19 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverglen is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Riverglen is $125 per week ($542 per month). Riverglen has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Riverglen has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (75% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Riverglen in 2022-23, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Riverglen Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Riverglen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
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Median Age
32years
6 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.6 per bedroom

Riverglen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (7) Female 50.0% (7)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
19 people · 5.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Riverglen Age Distribution

0-4
25-29
30-34
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Riverglen Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Riverglen Religion

No Religion
75.0%
Lutheran
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Riverglen Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
58.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Riverglen Employment

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Employed full-time
17.6% 3 people
Employed part-time
41.2% 7 people
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Unemployed
23.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
17.6% 3 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Riverglen Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Riverglen Marital Status

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Married
41.7% 5
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Never married
58.3% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Riverglen Ancestry

German
43.8%
Australian
37.5%
English
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Riverglen Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Riverglen Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.0% 4
Not a volunteer
60.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Riverglen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Riverglen Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Riverglen Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
18.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
84.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Riverglen Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
35
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Riverglen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
36.4%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$3,500+/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Riverglen Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
36.4%
Couple — children under 15
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Riverglen Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Riverglen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
40.0%
5–14 hours
30.0%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Riverglen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Riverglen Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
911
avg ICSEA score
844
total students
Unity College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 761 students
1004
ICSEA
Fraser Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 83 students
818
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Riverglen Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Riverglen

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,562/wk
Rent share 7.4%

Riverglen vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverglen

What is the population of Riverglen SA?

The population of Riverglen SA is 19 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Riverglen?

The median personal income in Riverglen SA is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Riverglen?

Median rent in Riverglen SA is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Riverglen?

The median age in Riverglen SA is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Riverglen a good suburb to live in?

Riverglen is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 19.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41262. All dollar figures in AUD.