Mount Riverview
NSW 2774 · Blue Mountains
3,074 (2021) → 3,111 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Riverview is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2774, about 55km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.24M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 53km inland. Mount Riverview has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2774 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.94%), New Zealand (0.81%), Netherlands (0.68%), USA (0.68%), South Africa (0.59%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.52%), Polish (0.49%), Japan (0.36%), Russian (0.36%), Thai (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Riverview Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
Nearby (within 10km)
- Emu Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1006
- Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
- Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1037
- Blaxland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1068
- Blaxland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1068
- Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1052
- Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1047
- Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 993
- Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 994
- Blaxland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1065
- St Finbar's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1110
- Penola Catholic College Emu PlainsSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1024
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Riverview
Is Mount Riverview safe?
Mount Riverview has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,399 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Riverview?
In Mount Riverview, the median house price is $1.24M. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Mount Riverview from Sydney CBD?
Mount Riverview is about 55.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 147 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Riverview?
Mount Riverview has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1050 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Riverview?
Mount Riverview has a transport score of 49/100 and 18 bus stops.