Riverwood, NSW 2210 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Riverwood is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2210, home to 12,793 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and roughly 18 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,793
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,210 /week
- Median personal income
- $564 /week
- Median family income
- $1,563 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Peakhurst West Public School
- Peakhurst Public School
- Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus
- Riverwood Public School
- Hannans Road Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 56 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 175 bus stops
- Belmore Rd At Amy Rd
- Belmore Rd Opp Amy Rd
- Clarendon Rd After Belmore Rd
- Clarendon Rd Opp Ogilvy St
- Riverwood Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 25 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), 18.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 44.6% of the 6,377 resolvable premises in Riverwood. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 44.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 8.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,756 across postcode 2210 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 395 violent offences, 392 theft, 307 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riverwood?
Riverwood (NSW 2210) had 12,793 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
What is the median rent in Riverwood?
The median advertised rent in Riverwood is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Riverwood?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Riverwood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Peakhurst West Public School (0.5 km), Peakhurst Public School (1 km), Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Riverwood?
Riverwood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (44.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Riverwood?
Across postcode 2210, 1,756 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (395), theft (392), drug offences (307). 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 Riverwood?
In Riverwood, 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 (18.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Riverwood?
177 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Riverwood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 56 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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