Riverside, NSW 2444
Port Macquarie-HastingsAll suburbs in postcode 2444
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Median house price
$825,000
Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Riverside at a glance
- Median unit
- $285,120
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $490
- Population
- 298
- Median age 53
Prices: Median of 10 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2444), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Riverside
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (10 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $285,120, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Riverside on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2444)
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What to know about Riverside
Riverside (2444) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW. The median house here is $825,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Riverside has roughly 298 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
Riverside 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,290 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Schools in Riverside
Schools serving Riverside: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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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 Riverside's population at 298, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 85%
- Lone person
- 16%
- Owner occupied
- 90%
- Renter occupied
- 8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.29% (median rent $680/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 8.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.29%
- On the $825,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.94%
- On the $285,120 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
4 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,290 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.9°C
Rainfall by month
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 Riverside
- What is the median house price in Riverside?
- The median house price in Riverside, NSW 2444 is $825,000 (median of 10 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $285,120.
- How much is my house worth in Riverside?
- A useful starting point is the Riverside median house price of $825,000 (units $285,120). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Riverside a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Riverside is 4.3%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2444), June 2026) against the median house price of $825,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Riverside: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Riverside is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Riverside postcode?
- Riverside is in the 2444 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Riverside?
- Riverside is a suburb in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, NSW 2444.
- What is the average rent in Riverside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Riverside?
- There are 19 schools serving Riverside on this page, including Newman Senior Technical College, Heritage Christian School, Nautilus Senior College.
- How walkable is Riverside?
- Riverside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Riverside?
- Riverside is close to North Shore, Settlement City, Fernbank Creek, Port Macquarie, Blackmans Point.
- What is the population of Riverside?
- The population of Riverside is approximately 298 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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