Riverview
NSW 2066 · Lane Cove
3,148 (2021) → 3,203 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lane Cove local government area (est. 41,494 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Riverview is a moderate growth suburb in Lane Cove, NSW 2066, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.14M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is about 11km inland. Riverview has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.11%), China (2.29%), New Zealand (1.84%), South Africa (1.65%), India (1.3%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.32%), Cantonese (2.06%), Greek (1.14%), Croatian (0.83%), Italian (0.79%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1118 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Saint Ignatius' CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1160
- Saint Ignatius' College, The Regis CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Currambena Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1124
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1178
- Lane Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1175
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Lane CovePrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Hunters Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1147
- Hunters Hill High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1093
- Lane Cove West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1157
- Marist Sisters' College WoolwichSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1103
- Villa Maria Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1169
- Greenwich Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1174
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1131
- Boronia Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1133
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview
Is Riverview safe?
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 921 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Riverview?
In Riverview, the median house price is $4.14M. Median weekly house rent is $1,100.
How far is Riverview from Sydney CBD?
Riverview is about 7.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Riverview?
Riverview has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1160 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Riverview?
Riverview has a transport score of 80/100 and 30 bus stops.