Riverview at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,148
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Riverview.
The postcode for Riverview is 2066 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Riverview (2066) sits in the Willoughby region of NSW.
Riverview has roughly 3,148 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Riverview scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Riverview's population at 3,148, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,148
Median age
42
Family households
89%
Lone person
10%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1000/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
3,148
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Riverview.
Local schools for Riverview
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Government School Catchment
Lane Cove Public School
Hunters Hill Public School
Hunters Hill 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 Riverview.
- What is the Riverview postcode?
- Riverview is in the 2066 postcode, in NSW, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- Where is Riverview?
- Riverview is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2066. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Willoughby City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Riverview?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $1000.
- What schools are in Riverview?
- There are 20 schools serving Riverview on this page, including Saint Ignatius' College, Currambena Primary School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Riverview?
- Riverview has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Riverview?
- Riverview is close to Longueville, Lane Cove, Linley Point, Northwood, Osborne Park.
- What is the population of Riverview?
- The population of Riverview is approximately 3,148 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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