Mount Riverview at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,074
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Mount Riverview.
The postcode for Mount Riverview is 2774 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Mount Riverview (2774) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Mount Riverview has roughly 3,074 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Riverview scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Riverview's population at 3,074, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,074
Median age
40
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
3,074
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
57
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mount Riverview.
Local schools for Mount Riverview
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Government School Catchment
Mount Riverview Public School
Emu Heights Public School
Blaxland East Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Riverview.
- What is the Mount Riverview postcode?
- Mount Riverview is in the 2774 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Mount Riverview?
- Mount Riverview is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2774. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Riverview?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Mount Riverview?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Riverview on this page, including Mount Riverview Public School, Emu Heights Public School, Blaxland East Public School.
- How walkable is Mount Riverview?
- Mount Riverview has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Mount Riverview?
- Mount Riverview is close to Emu Heights, Blaxland, Blaxland East, Emu Plains, Warrimoo.
- What is the population of Mount Riverview?
- The population of Mount Riverview is approximately 3,074 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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