Rivervale at a glance
Median house
$745,000
Median unit
$414,500
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
10.9k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Rivervale.
The postcode for Rivervale is 6103 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Rivervale is $745,000.
Rivervale (6103) sits in the Belmont region of Western Australia. The median house here is $745,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Rivervale has roughly 10,897 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Rivervale 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rivervale's population at 10,897, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
10,897
Median age
34
Family households
54%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $745,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $414,500, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $149,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$745,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $414,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$745,000
$414,500
10,897
Median age: 34
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.44% (median rent $350/wk against a $745,000 price tag). Units yield 4.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.44%
Based on $745,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.39%
Based on $414,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rivervale.
Local schools for Rivervale
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Government School Catchment
Rivervale Primary School
Carlisle Primary School
Lathlain Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rivervale.
- What is the median house price in Rivervale?
- The median house price in Rivervale, WA 6103 is $745,000. The median unit price is $414,500.
- What is the Rivervale postcode?
- Rivervale is in the 6103 postcode, in WA, in the City of Belmont region.
- Where is Rivervale?
- Rivervale is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6103. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Belmont region.
- What is the average rent in Rivervale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Rivervale?
- There are 20 schools serving Rivervale on this page, including Rivervale Primary School, St Augustine's Primary School, Carlisle Primary School.
- How walkable is Rivervale?
- Rivervale has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rivervale?
- Rivervale is close to Belmont, Lathlain, Carlisle North, Carlisle South, Carlisle.
- What is the population of Rivervale?
- The population of Rivervale is approximately 10,897 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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