Riverton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,029
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Riverton.
The postcode for Riverton is 5412 (SA).
Riverton (5412) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Riverton has roughly 1,029 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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What it’s like to live here.
Riverton 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 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Riverton's population at 1,029, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,029
Median age
57
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,029
Median age: 57
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Riverton.
Local schools for Riverton
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Government School Catchment
Riverton and District High School
Riverton Primary School
Saddleworth Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Riverton.
- What is the Riverton postcode?
- Riverton is in the 5412 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- Where is Riverton?
- Riverton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5412, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Riverton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Riverton?
- There are 3 schools serving Riverton on this page, including Riverton and District High School, Riverton Primary School, Saddleworth Primary School.
- How walkable is Riverton?
- Riverton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Riverton?
- Riverton is close to Navan, Giles Corner, Rhynie, Saddleworth, Marrabel.
- What is the population of Riverton?
- The population of Riverton is approximately 1,029 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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