Suburbs Riverlea

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Riverlea NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Riverlea, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Riverlea NSW is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverlea is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Riverlea has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Riverlea has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (73% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverlea is $1,265.

There were 2 recorded offences in Riverlea in 2024-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Riverlea, New South Wales — 32.6815°S, 149.7345°E

Crime: Low Med High

Riverlea Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Riverlea Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
62years
24 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,265/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Riverlea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (17) Female 45.2% (14)

Population Density

3.1
people per km²
32 people · 10.5 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Riverlea Age Distribution

25-29
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Riverlea Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
73.9% 17 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
26.1% 6 dwellings

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

Riverlea Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Riverlea Religion

No Religion
73.1%
Anglican
15.4%
Pentecostal
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Riverlea Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.8%

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

Riverlea Employment

💼
Employed full-time
35.5% 11 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.8% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.7% 12 people

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

Riverlea Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Riverlea Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
31.3%
Sales Workers
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Riverlea Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Health
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Riverlea Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Riverlea Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
38.5%
$650-$799/wk
23.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Riverlea Marital Status

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Married
57.7% 15
📋
Divorced
11.5% 3
👤
Never married
30.8% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Riverlea Ancestry

English
47.2%
Australian
30.6%
Irish
11.1%
Other
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Riverlea Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 59

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

Riverlea Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
24.2% 8
—
Not a volunteer
75.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Riverlea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Riverlea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.6%
Did not go to work
36.4%

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

Riverlea Car Ownership

1 vehicle
46.7%
2 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Riverlea Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
45.0%
3 bedrooms
15.0%
4 bedrooms
25.0%
5 bedrooms
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Riverlea Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
29.4%
moved in the last 5 years
45.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Riverlea Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
63
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Riverlea Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Riverlea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$650-$799/wk
26.7%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Riverlea Family Structure

Couple — no children
73.3%
Couple — no children under 15
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Riverlea Military Service

🏅
Previously served
9.7% 3
👤
Never served
90.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Riverlea Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 5
—
Did not provide
84.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Riverlea Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Riverlea When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
2001–2010
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Riverlea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.7%
5–14 hours
30.8%
15–29 hours
23.1%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
30.8%

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

Riverlea Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
45.0%
3 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Riverlea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Riverlea Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Riverlea Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $962/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Riverlea

≈ $4,169/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $962/wk
Rent share —

Riverlea vs State & National Average

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Pop: 16 Income: $949/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverlea

What is the population of Riverlea NSW?

The population of Riverlea NSW is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Riverlea?

The median personal income in Riverlea NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $962 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Riverlea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverlea NSW is $1,265. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Riverlea?

The median age in Riverlea NSW is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Riverlea a good suburb to live in?

Riverlea is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 32.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13381. All dollar figures in AUD.