Suburbs Riverwood

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Riverwood NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Riverwood NSW is 12,793 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riverwood is $564 per week ($29,328 per year). Median rent in Riverwood is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Riverwood has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Riverwood has a population density of 3311.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Riverwood is China. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverwood is $2,167.

There were 511 recorded offences in Riverwood in 2025-26, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (137 offences).

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📍 Riverwood, New South Wales — 33.9451°S, 151.0530°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (40)

Riverwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Riverwood Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$564/wk
$29,328 per year
#7560 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Riverwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (6,372) Female 50.2% (6,423)

Population Density

3311.5
people per km²
12,793 people · 3.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,563
Family income/wk

Riverwood 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Riverwood Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
45.3% 913 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
54.7% 1,104 dwellings

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

Riverwood Country of Birth

Australia
59.4%
China
24.4%
Hong Kong
3.8%
Indonesia
3.4%
India
2.5%
Bangladesh
2.0%
Greece
1.3%
Egypt
1.1%
Fiji
1.1%
England
1.0%

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

Riverwood Religion

No Religion
34.3%
Catholic
22.2%
Islam
12.1%
Not stated
8.9%
Buddhism
7.9%
Anglican
5.5%
Eastern Orthodox
5.5%
Hinduism
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Riverwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.5%

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

Riverwood Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
29.4%
Cantonese
25.4%
Arabic
15.3%
SAL Tot
9.9%
Vietnamese
5.4%
Other
5.3%
IAL Nepali
4.7%
SAL Indon
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Riverwood Employment

💼
Employed full-time
26.3% 2,398 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.6% 1,333 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.3% 393 people
🏠
Not in labour force
54.8% 4,990 people

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

Riverwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.2%
Certificate III/IV
21.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
14.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Riverwood Occupation

Professionals
31.5%
Clerical & Administrative
15.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Managers
10.3%
Sales Workers
7.7%
Labourers
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.0%

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

Riverwood Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.2%
Engineering
13.9%
Society & Culture
10.9%
Health
10.0%
Information Technology
9.4%
Education
5.8%
Creative Arts
5.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Architecture & Building
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

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

Riverwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
19.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Riverwood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Riverwood Marital Status

💍
Married
44.9% 4,863
↔️
Separated
3.8% 414
📋
Divorced
11.1% 1,196
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 627
👤
Never married
34.4% 3,720

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Riverwood Ancestry

Chinese
32.4%
Other
20.5%
Australian
10.9%
English
10.5%
Lebanese
5.5%
Filipino
3.9%
Vietnamese
3.2%
Irish
3.1%
Greek
3.0%
Italian
2.6%
Scottish
2.3%
Indian
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Riverwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
27.6%
Secondary — Government
24.0%
Vocational Education
17.9%
Pre-school
9.3%
Primary — Catholic
8.5%
Secondary — Catholic
6.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.4%

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

Riverwood Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
9.1% 2,156
✅
No need for assistance
90.9% 21,606

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

Riverwood Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
7.7% 771
—
Not a volunteer
92.3% 9,221

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Riverwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Riverwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.9%
Did not go to work
27.5%
Train
9.5%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Walked only
2.9%
Bus
1.4%
Truck
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Riverwood Car Ownership

0 vehicles
22.2%
1 vehicle
44.0%
2 vehicles
24.2%
3 vehicles
6.4%
4+ vehicles
3.1%

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

Riverwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.0%
2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
34.5%
4 bedrooms
11.9%
5 bedrooms
4.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Riverwood Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
40.4%
moved in the last 5 years
7.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Riverwood Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
210
Indigenous residents
23,876
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Riverwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
806
Diabetes
464
Asthma
336
Arthritis
327
Heart disease
309
Lung condition
196
Cancer
149
Kidney disease
144
Stroke
130
Dementia
47

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

Riverwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
9.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Riverwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.3%
Couple — no children
23.7%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%
One parent — no children under 15
11.3%
One parent — children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Riverwood Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.1% 6
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.0% 4
🏅
Previously served
0.7% 68
👤
Never served
99.2% 9,993

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Riverwood Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 1,077
—
Did not provide
89.2% 8,873

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Riverwood Children Ever Born

No children
34.7%
1 child
19.5%
2 children
27.0%
3 children
12.2%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
2.1%

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

Riverwood When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951–1960
76
1961–1970
299
1971–1980
433
1981–1990
1,143
1991–2000
1,284
2001–2010
1,587
2011–2015
888
2016
187
2017
304
2018
227
2019
215
2020
92
2021
27

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

Riverwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.4%
5–14 hours
21.6%
15–29 hours
10.4%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
42.6%

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

Riverwood Household Size

1 person
30.2%
2 persons
29.3%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
13.1%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Riverwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
10,126
Moved from NSW
1,175
Moved — same area (SA2)
326
Moved from overseas
117
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from VIC
14
Moved from SA
11
Moved from ACT
6

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

Riverwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
88.3%
Step family — no other children
6.9%
Blended family — no other children
3.0%
Intact family — other children present
1.5%
Other couple — children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Riverwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 511 total

Traffic
137
Other Against Property
111
Theft
104
Drug Offences
61
Assault
32
Property Damage
26
Other Against Person
17
Weapons
15
Sexual Offences
6
Robbery
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Riverwood Schools

40
schools nearby
26
government
1019
avg ICSEA score
14,747
total students
Southside Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 32 students
1110
ICSEA
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 637 students
1100
ICSEA
Mortdale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 350 students
1096
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 450 students
1083
ICSEA
St Therese Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 200 students
1079
ICSEA
Aspect South East Sydney School Independent
Primary · U · 209 students
1067
ICSEA
Peakhurst South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 313 students
1061
ICSEA
St Charbel's College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,198 students
1054
ICSEA
Padstow Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 297 students
1053
ICSEA
Al Hikma College Independent
Primary · K-6 · 399 students
1049
ICSEA
Mount Lewis Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 173 students
1047
ICSEA
Penshurst West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 220 students
1047
ICSEA
Peakhurst Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 412 students
1043
ICSEA
St Euphemia College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 622 students
1038
ICSEA
Padstow North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 305 students
1036
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 40 schools

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

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Riverwood Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,210/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.8%

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

If you earn X in Riverwood

≈ $5,243/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $910/wk
Rent share 24.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $130/wk
Lavington
Income: $647/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk
South Grafton
Income: $526/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk
Berkeley
Income: $568/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk
West Kempsey
Income: $493/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk
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Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $115/wk
Condobolin
Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk
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Income: $552/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk

Riverwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Edgeworth
Pop: 6,401 Income: $713/wk Rent: $360/wk
Yamba (NSW)
Pop: 6,405 Income: $602/wk Rent: $400/wk
Queanbeyan
Pop: 6,409 Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $340/wk
Wetherill Park
Pop: 6,412 Income: $536/wk Rent: $480/wk
Picnic Point
Pop: 6,413 Income: $963/wk Rent: $580/wk
Wentworth Falls
Pop: 6,428 Income: $740/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverwood

What is the population of Riverwood NSW?

The population of Riverwood NSW is 12,793 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3311.5 people per km².Riverwood is ranked #384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Riverwood?

The median personal income in Riverwood NSW is $564 per week, or $29,328 per year.The median household income is $1,210 per week.Family income is $1,563 per week.Riverwood is ranked #7,560 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Riverwood?

Median rent in Riverwood NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 24.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Riverwood ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Riverwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riverwood NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Riverwood?

The median age in Riverwood NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Riverwood a good suburb to live in?

Riverwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12,793.The median income is $564/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.8% 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: 13386. All dollar figures in AUD.