Canterbury-Bankstown City Council
Riverwood
Riverwood at a glance
Median house
$790,000
-4.8% year on year
Median unit
$396,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Population
12.8k
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Riverwood.
Riverwood is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$790,000
-4.8% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
$790,000
-4.8% annual growth
$396,000
42
Average days to sell
12,793
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.44%
Based on $790,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.94%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-4.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202642%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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
$1.0M
5-year change
-22%
2026
$790K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
12,793
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 $790,000. The median unit price is $396,000. 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.
- 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?
- Riverwood has approximately 12,793 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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