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Riverton SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Riverton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Riverton SA is 1,029 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverton is $536 per week ($27,872 per year). Median rent in Riverton is $230 per week ($997 per month). Riverton has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Riverton has a population density of 6.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Riverton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverton is $959.
There were 8 recorded offences in Riverton in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Riverton Population
Riverton Median Income & Rent
Riverton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Riverton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Riverton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Riverton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Riverton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Riverton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Riverton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Riverton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Riverton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Riverton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Riverton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Riverton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Riverton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Riverton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Riverton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Riverton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Riverton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Riverton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Riverton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Riverton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Riverton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Riverton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Riverton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Riverton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Riverton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Riverton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Riverton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Riverton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Riverton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Riverton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Riverton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Riverton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Riverton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Riverton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Riverton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Riverton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverton
What is the population of Riverton SA?
The population of Riverton SA is 1,029 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.7 people per km².Riverton is ranked #3,929 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Riverton?
The median personal income in Riverton SA is $536 per week, or $27,872 per year.The median household income is $1,023 per week.Family income is $1,388 per week.Riverton is ranked #7,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Riverton?
Median rent in Riverton SA is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Riverton ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Riverton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverton SA is $959. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Riverton?
The median age in Riverton SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Riverton a good suburb to live in?
Riverton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,029.The median income is $536/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 41263. All dollar figures in AUD.