Riverstone, NSW 2765 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Riverstone is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2765, home to 8,627 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Penrith local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 40 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,627
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,138 /week
- Median personal income
- $898 /week
- Median family income
- $2,298 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,513
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Casuarina School
- Riverstone Public School
- Riverstone High School
- South Creek School
- Schofields Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 53 bus stops
- Riverstone Pde Opp Riverstone Station
- Riverstone Station
- Riverstone Station, Platform 2
- Riverstone Station, Platform 1
- Riverstone Station, Riverstone Pde
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 restaurants
- 23 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 39.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 4,908 resolvable premises in Riverstone. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,492 across postcode 2765 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 805 violent offences, 624 theft, 306 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riverstone?
Riverstone (NSW 2765) had 8,627 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Riverstone?
The median advertised rent in Riverstone is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Riverstone?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Riverstone covering government sectors. Nearest include: Casuarina School (0.5 km), Riverstone Public School (0.9 km), Riverstone High School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Riverstone?
Riverstone is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Riverstone?
Across postcode 2765, 2,492 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (805), theft (624), property damage (306). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Riverstone?
In Riverstone, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (39.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Riverstone?
55 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Riverstone centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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