Riverwood
NSW 2210 · Canterbury-Bankstown
12,793 (2021) → 13,638 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Riverwood is a high growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2210, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.52M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Riverwood has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2210 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (18.29%), Philippines (2.99%), Lebanon (2.81%), Vietnam (2.77%), Hong Kong (2.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (14.78%), Cantonese (13.01%), Arabic (7.47%), Vietnamese (2.92%), Indonesian (2.45%)
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 1045 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Southside Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1110
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
- Hannans Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 987
- Riverwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
Nearby (within 10km)
- Peakhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1043
- Narwee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1001
- Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1023
- Punchbowl Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 976
- Padstow North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1036
- Beverly Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1030
- St Jerome's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1004
- Bankstown South Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 999
- Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1008
- Padstow Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1019
- Beverly Hills Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1003
- Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1047
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Riverwood
Is Riverwood safe?
Riverwood has a residential safety score of 40/100, 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 9,224 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Riverwood?
In Riverwood, the median house price is $1.52M and the median unit price is $654K. Median weekly house rent is $875.
How far is Riverwood from Sydney CBD?
Riverwood is about 16.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Riverwood?
Riverwood has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Riverwood?
Riverwood has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 81 bus stops.