Riverton, WA 6148 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Riverton is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6148, home to 9,472 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Canning local government area and roughly 12 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median house$940,000
Median rent$640 /wk
Population9,472
Median age39
Area5.1 km²
To CBD12 km
LGACanning

Demographics

Population
9,472
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,906 /week
Median personal income
$755 /week
Median family income
$2,215 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Canning
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Tangney
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$640 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Median house price
$940,000
Rent share of household income
34%

Schools

  • Fountain College Combined · Independent
  • Bannister Creek Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lynwood Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Parkwood Primary School Primary · Government
  • Brookman Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 81 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Willcock St Before Ferndale Cr bus · 56 m
  • Willcock St Before Jillman Wy bus · 79 m
  • Ferndale Cr Before Crocus Wy bus · 356 m
  • Willcock St After Latham Rd bus · 377 m
  • Ferndale Cr After Crocus Wy bus · 382 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 57 parks and reserves
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 31 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 12.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 48.8% of the 2,627 resolvable premises in Riverton. 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: 48.8%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 4.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 46.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Cannington District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What postcode is Riverton?

Riverton's postcode is 6148, shared with Shelley and Rossmoyne.

What is the population of Riverton?

Riverton (WA 6148) had 9,472 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Canning local government area.

What is the median rent in Riverton?

The median advertised rent in Riverton is $640/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Riverton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Riverton covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Fountain College (0.8 km), Bannister Creek Primary School (1.1 km), Lynwood Senior High School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Riverton?

Riverton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Riverton?

Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). 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 Riverton?

In Riverton, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (12.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Riverton?

81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Riverton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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