Riverlea, NSW 2850

Lithgow City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2850

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 1 house sale was recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Riverlea

Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2850)

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What to know about Riverlea

Riverlea (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.

Riverlea has roughly 32 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Riverlea scores 0/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 725 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Riverlea

Schools serving Riverlea: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Lue Public School

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Cudgegong Valley Public School

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Mudgee High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Riverlea's population at 32, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (128% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
32
Median age
62
Family households
72%
Lone person
33%
Owner occupied
128%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

4 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft1 (25.0%)
Drug offences1 (25.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (25.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (25.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
725 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
1.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Riverlea

What is the Riverlea postcode?
Riverlea is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Riverlea?
Riverlea is a suburb in the Lithgow City Council area, NSW 2850.
What is the average rent in Riverlea?
The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $450.
What schools are in Riverlea?
There are 5 schools serving Riverlea on this page, including Lue Public School, St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee, Cudgegong Valley Public School.
How walkable is Riverlea?
Riverlea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Riverlea?
Riverlea is close to Apple Tree Flat, Mullamuddy, Cudgegong, Queens Pinch, Havilah.
What is the population of Riverlea?
The population of Riverlea is approximately 32 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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