Riverview, QLD 4303 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Riverview is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4303, home to 3,067 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ipswich local government area and roughly 24 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,067
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,097 /week
- Median personal income
- $497 /week
- Median family income
- $1,282 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ipswich
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Blair
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,092
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- St Peter Claver College (Riverview)
- Riverview State School
- Redbank State School
- Collingwood Park State School
- Bundamba State Secondary College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 33 bus stops
- Old Ipswich Rd near Laura St
- Old Ipswich Rd at Anderson Street
- Valerie St near Child St
- Diamond St near Valerie St
- Dinmore station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 42 parks and reserves
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 13.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.8% of the 1,338 resolvable premises in Riverview. 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: 98.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 29,386 across the Ipswich LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14,069 theft, 4,177 violent offences, 3,298 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riverview?
Riverview (QLD 4303) had 3,067 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in Riverview?
The median advertised rent in Riverview is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Riverview?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Riverview covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Peter Claver College (Riverview) (0.6 km), Riverview State School (0.7 km), Redbank State School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Riverview?
Riverview is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Riverview?
Across the surrounding area, 29,386 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (14,069), violent (4,177), drug offences (3,298). 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 Riverview?
In Riverview, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (13.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Riverview?
37 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Riverview centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus 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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