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Riverslea VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Riverslea, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Riverslea VIC is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverslea is $1,017 per week ($52,884 per year). Median rent in Riverslea is $110 per week ($477 per month). Riverslea has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Riverslea has a population density of 6.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverslea is $1,733.

There were 3 recorded offences in Riverslea in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (2 offences).

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Riverslea Population

residents (Census 2021)

Riverslea Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,017/wk

$52,884 per year

#1122 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$110/wk

$477 per month

#8585 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Riverslea Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (85) Female 47.9% (78)

Population Density

6.5

people per km²

165 people · 25.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,178

Family income/wk

Riverslea Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Riverslea Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.9% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.1% 23 dwellings

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

Riverslea Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Riverslea Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Catholic

17.9%

Not stated

13.5%

Anglican

9.6%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Baptist

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Riverslea Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Riverslea Employment

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Employed full-time

52.7% 49 people

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Employed part-time

24.7% 23 people

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Not in labour force

22.6% 21 people

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

Riverslea Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.6%

Bachelor Degree

18.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

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

Riverslea Occupation

Managers

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Professionals

16.4%

Labourers

12.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.9%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Sales Workers

7.3%

Clerical & Administrative

5.5%

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

Riverslea Field of Study

Engineering

27.1%

Management & Commerce

22.0%

Agriculture & Environment

20.3%

Health

15.3%

Society & Culture

10.2%

Education

5.1%

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

Riverslea Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Riverslea Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Riverslea Marital Status

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Married

67.2% 80

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Separated

2.5% 3

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Divorced

2.5% 3

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Widowed

2.5% 3

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Never married

25.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Riverslea Ancestry

Australian

38.9%

English

32.4%

Scottish

12.4%

Irish

7.6%

German

3.8%

Maori

2.7%

Other

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Riverslea School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

31.3%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Secondary — Government

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Riverslea Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.7% 11

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No need for assistance

96.3% 284

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

Riverslea Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.9% 13

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Not a volunteer

88.1% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Riverslea Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

57.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Riverslea How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.1%

Walked only

12.3%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

5.5%

Other

4.1%

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

Riverslea Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.9%

2 vehicles

30.2%

3 vehicles

32.1%

4+ vehicles

18.9%

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

Riverslea Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

62.5%

4 bedrooms

29.2%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Riverslea Population Mobility

5.9%

moved in the last year

41.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Riverslea Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

292

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Riverslea Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Riverslea Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,500+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Riverslea Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.6%

Couple — no children

39.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Couple — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Riverslea Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.9% 9

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Did not provide

91.1% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Riverslea Children Ever Born

No children

36.7%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

33.3%

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

Riverslea When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Riverslea Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

34.7%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

14.7%

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

Riverslea Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

46.3%

3 persons

5.6%

4 persons

7.4%

5 persons

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Riverslea Where Residents Moved From

Same address

127

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Riverslea Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Riverslea Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Riverslea Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,983/wk

Median Rent $110/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.5%

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

If you earn X in Riverslea

Your weekly income

≈ $8,593/month

Median rent $110/wk

Left after rent $1,873/wk

Rent share 5.5%

Riverslea vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Adams Estate

Pop: 83 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dunach

Pop: 83 Income: $469/wk Rent: $200/wk

Havelock

Pop: 83 Income: $483/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kerrie

Pop: 83 Income: $825/wk Rent: $210/wk

Mepunga West

Pop: 83 Income: $1,105/wk Rent: $290/wk

Ranceby

Pop: 83 Income: $606/wk Rent: $100/wk

Compare Riverslea

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverslea

What is the population of Riverslea VIC?

The population of Riverslea VIC is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.5 people per km².Riverslea is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Riverslea?

The median personal income in Riverslea VIC is $1,017 per week, or $52,884 per year.The median household income is $1,983 per week.Family income is $2,178 per week.Riverslea is ranked #1,122 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Riverslea?

Median rent in Riverslea VIC is $110 per week ($477 per month).Rent represents 5.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Riverslea ranks #8,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Riverslea?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverslea VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Riverslea?

The median age in Riverslea VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Riverslea a good suburb to live in?

Riverslea is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 165.The median income is $1,017/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.5% 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: 22181. All dollar figures in AUD.