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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)

54
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,074
Population
$1.11M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
49
Transport score

Mount Riverview is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2774, about 55km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M 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.

55.1 km
To Sydney CBD
52.8 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
3.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,074
Population
40
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Blue Mountains LGA population (est. 2025)79,044
Median household income (weekly)$2,248
vs NSW median+21.5%
Bachelor degree or higher42.9%
Born in Australia83.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,074 / 3 / 4

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

$1.11M+46.1%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $350 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)42 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling65/100k
4
Steal from dwelling130/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft33/100k
5
Domestic assault163/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault65/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 57 (all categories, latest year)1,854 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

81

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

68
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mount Riverview Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1066

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Emu Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1006
  • Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1089
  • Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1056
  • Blaxland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1060
  • Blaxland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1060
  • Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1071
  • Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1051
  • Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1000
  • Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 997
  • Blaxland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1064
  • St Finbar's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1107
  • Penola Catholic College Emu PlainsSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1025

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

49
18Bus
CBD commute (est.)177 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBlaxland (3.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

21 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
164 in suburbParks
84 in suburbPlaygrounds
40Pools
00 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
61 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
233 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (7.9 km)
Nearest vet3.2 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (19.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
23
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

67

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

16
Parks
11
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

27

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

33

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.65

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.30%
Projected population 20413,108
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blue Mountains

Warrimoo$1.05M86transportBlaxland$1.13M88transportYellow Rock (Blue Mountains)$1.67M41transportGlenbrook$1.69M89transportSun Valley$1.28M54transportLapstone$1.10M90transport

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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 1,854 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mount Riverview?

In Mount Riverview, the median house price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Mount Riverview from Sydney CBD?

Mount Riverview is about 55.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 177 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mount Riverview?

Mount Riverview has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1066 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.