Riverwood at a glance
Median house
$1,351,500
-4.8% year on year
Median unit
$626,500
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Population
12.8k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Riverwood.
The postcode for Riverwood is 2210 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Riverwood is $1,351,500.
Riverwood (2210) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW. The median house here is $1,351,500, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4.8% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Riverwood has roughly 12,793 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Riverwood's population at 12,793, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,793
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,351,500 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $626,500, roughly 54% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.8%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $270,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -4.8%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,351,500
-4.8% over the past year. Median unit price $626,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
$1,351,500
-4.8% annual growth
$626,500
42
Average days to sell
12,793
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.42% (median rent $370/wk against a $1,351,500 price tag). Units yield 2.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 54% 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 20241.42%
Based on $1,351,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.49%
Based on $626,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-4.8%
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 202642%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at -4.8%/yr
2021
$1.7M
5-year change
-22%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,927
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Riverwood.
Local schools for Riverwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Riverwood Public School
Hannans Road Public School
Peakhurst Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Riverwood.
- What is the median house price in Riverwood?
- The median house price in Riverwood, NSW 2210 is $1,351,500. The median unit price is $626,500. Annual growth is -4.8%.
- What is the Riverwood postcode?
- Riverwood is in the 2210 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Riverwood?
- Riverwood is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2210. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Riverwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Riverwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Riverwood on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Riverwood Public School, Southside Montessori School.
- What suburbs are near Riverwood?
- Riverwood is close to Peakhurst, Peakhurst Dc, Narwee, Padstow, Punchbowl.
- What is the population of Riverwood?
- The population of Riverwood is approximately 12,793 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
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