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)

Overall score

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

12,793

Population

$1.48M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Riverwood is a high growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2210, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.48M 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.

16.3 km

To Sydney CBD

9.5 km

To coast

$785/wk

Median rent (house)

600 m

To nearest station

Demographics

12,793

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994

Median household income (weekly)$1,210

vs NSW median-34.6%

Bachelor degree or higher44.4%

Born in Australia38.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,814 / 2,282 / 625

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

$1.48M+25.2%

Median house (2025)

$640K+17.2%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$785 / $670 wk

Rental yield (house)2.8%

Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling367/100k

Steal from dwelling258/100k

Motor vehicle theft141/100k

Domestic assault711/100k

Robbery55/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,927 (all categories, latest year)15,063 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

297

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1045 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Southside Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1118
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1082
Riverwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 952
Hannans Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947

Nearby (within 10km)

Peakhurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1053
Narwee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1012
Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1022
Punchbowl Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 958
Padstow North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1030
Beverly Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1035
St Jerome's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1004
Bankstown South Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1002
Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1008
Padstow Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1021
Beverly Hills Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 997
Penshurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1048

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

81Bus

CBD commute (est.)41 min (train)

Peak train frequency46/hr

Nearest train stationRiverwood (600 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C

Summer max

17.8°C

Winter max

920mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

122 in suburbSupermarkets

1811 in suburbCafes/Rest.

5316 in suburbParks

308 in suburbPlaygrounds

281 in suburbPools

121 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

80 in suburbGPs

82 in suburbPharmacies

52 in suburbChildcare

31 in suburbLibraries

12817 in suburbSports fields

4Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (3.3 km)

Nearest vet1.8 km

Nearest airportSydney (11.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate1.61%

Projected population 204116,939

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Narwee$1.62M96transport Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)$1.39M89transport Padstow$1.61M95transport Roselands$1.58M81transport Wiley Park$1.47M89transport Mount Lewis$1.45M81transport

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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 15,063 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Riverwood?

In Riverwood, the median house price is $1.48M and the median unit price is $640K. Median weekly house rent is $785.

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 1025 (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.