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Riverside NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Riverside, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Riverside NSW is 298 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverside is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Riverside is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Riverside has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Riverside has a population density of 20.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Riverside is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverside is $1,647.
There were 2 recorded offences in Riverside in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).
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Riverside Population
Riverside Median Income & Rent
Riverside Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Riverside Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Riverside Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Riverside Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Riverside Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Riverside Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Riverside Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Riverside Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Riverside Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Riverside Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Riverside Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Riverside Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Riverside Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Riverside Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Riverside School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Riverside Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Riverside Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Riverside Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Riverside How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Riverside Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Riverside Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Riverside Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Riverside Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Riverside Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Riverside Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Riverside Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Riverside Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Riverside Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Riverside Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Riverside When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Riverside Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Riverside Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Riverside Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Riverside Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Riverside Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Riverside Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside
What is the population of Riverside NSW?
The population of Riverside NSW is 298 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.0 people per km².Riverside is ranked #6,037 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Riverside?
The median personal income in Riverside NSW is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year.The median household income is $1,461 per week.Family income is $1,674 per week.Riverside is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Riverside?
Median rent in Riverside NSW is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Riverside ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Riverside?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverside NSW is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Riverside a good suburb to live in?
Riverside is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 298.The median income is $730/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 13382. All dollar figures in AUD.