Riverstone
NSW 2765 · Blacktown
8,627 (2021) → 12,411 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Riverstone is a high growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2765, about 38km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 32km inland. Riverstone has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2765 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (6.78%), Philippines (3.01%), Nepal (2.13%), New Zealand (1.82%), Pakistan (1.53%)
Top languages: Punjabi (2.83%), Nepali (2.56%), Urdu (2.27%), Hindi (1.75%), Tagalog (1.56%)
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 1014 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1113
- Norwest Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1109
- Ngarra Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1085
- Riverstone Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
- South Creek SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Riverstone High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 979
- Casuarina SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 912
Nearby (within 10km)
- Schofields Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1086
- Marsden Park Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1109
- Australian Christian College - Marsden ParkCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1101
- Galungara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1106
- Tallawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1083
- Vineyard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 955
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1108
- Aspect Western Sydney School, St Joseph'sPrimary · Independent · 3.6km
- Marsden Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1060
- St John Paul II Catholic College (Schofields)Secondary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1074
- The Ponds High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1118
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SchofieldsSecondary · Independent · 3.8km
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Riverstone
Is Riverstone safe?
Riverstone has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 6,816 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Riverstone?
In Riverstone, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $934K. Median weekly house rent is $820.
How far is Riverstone from Sydney CBD?
Riverstone is about 38.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Riverstone?
Riverstone has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Riverstone?
Riverstone has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 48 bus stops.