Riverlea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
32
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Riverlea.
The postcode for Riverlea is 2850 (NSW).
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
128%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
32
Median age: 62
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Riverlea.
Local schools for Riverlea
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Government School Catchment
Lue Public School
Cudgegong Valley Public School
Mudgee High School
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Frequently asked
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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Riverlea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- 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 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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