Riverwood at a glance
Median house
$1,400,000
-3.4% over 12 months
Median unit
$626,500
Weekly rent
$850
Houses · units $700
Gross yield
3.2%
Houses, on the median
Population
12.8k
Median age 40
Prices: Median of 81 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2210), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,400,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (81 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $626,500, roughly 55% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $280,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Riverwood.
Median house price
$1,400,000
-3.4% over the past year. Median unit price $626,500.
Median of 81 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
$1,400,000
-3.4% annual growth
$626,500
12,793
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -3.4%/yr
2021
$1.7M
5-year change
-16%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Riverwood.
Riverwood's median house price is $1,400,000 (median of 81 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2210 (NSW), Canterbury-Bankstown City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Riverwood (2210) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW. The median house here is $1,400,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -3.4% 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.
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.16% (median rent $850/wk against a $1,400,000 price tag). Units yield 5.81% 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: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.16%
Based on $1,400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.81%
Based on $626,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-3.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202642%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,052
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
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 $1,400,000 (median of 81 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $626,500. Annual growth is -3.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Riverwood?
- A useful starting point is the Riverwood median house price of $1,400,000 (units $626,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Riverwood a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Riverwood is 3.2%: the median weekly house rent is $850 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2210), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,400,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 3.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Riverwood is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $850, for units it's $700.
- 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, Narwee, Padstow, Punchbowl, Roselands.
- 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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