Riverstone at a glance
Weekly rent
$850
Houses · units $560
Population
8,627
Median age 32
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2765), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Riverstone.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
8,627
Median age: 32
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Riverstone.
The postcode for Riverstone is 2765 (NSW), Penrith City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Riverstone (2765) sits in the Penrith region of NSW.
Riverstone has roughly 8,627 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Riverstone scores 14/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Riverstone's population at 8,627, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,627
Median age
32
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
508
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Riverstone.
Local schools for Riverstone
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Government School Catchment
Casuarina School
Riverstone Public School
Riverstone High 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 Riverstone.
- What is the Riverstone postcode?
- Riverstone is in the 2765 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is Riverstone?
- Riverstone is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2765. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Penrith City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Riverstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Riverstone?
- There are 20 schools serving Riverstone on this page, including Casuarina School, Riverstone Public School, Ngarra Christian College.
- How walkable is Riverstone?
- Riverstone has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Riverstone?
- Riverstone is close to Schofields, Tallawong, Vineyard, Box Hill, Colebee.
- What is the population of Riverstone?
- The population of Riverstone is approximately 8,627 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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