Moving to Riverwood NSW 2210
What the official numbers say about living in Riverwood — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,210 a week.
About 43% of homes are owner-occupied and 55% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Riverwood grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,339 → 12,793 people).
Around 66% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Philippines, Lebanon; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Riverwood scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (48% of workers), while 40% work from home.
Nearest train station: Riverwood, 450 m south.
Nearest metro station: Punchbowl, 2.5 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Bankstown Station, 3.7 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 6.1 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 17 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 85 schools · 73 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 81 parks — see them all on the Riverwood profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 450 m · Hannans Road Primary 500 m · Riverwood Public School 600 m · Southside Montessori School 950 m · Peakhurst Primary School 1.2 km · Narwee Public School 1.4 km · Peakhurst West Public School 1.6 km · Punchbowl Public School 1.9 km
Groceries: Aldi 550 m · Woolworths 600 m · IGA 1.6 km · Eastern Groceries 1.9 km · Coles 2.1 km · Chan's Grocery Asian Food Centre 2.1 km · Alpha Mart 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Salt Pan Creek Reserve 650 m · Kentucky Road Reserve 650 m · Riverwood Peace Park 650 m · Riverwood Park 700 m · Rotary Park 700 m · Keppel Avenue Reserve 750 m · Charles Reserve 900 m · Wise Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Riverwood, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Raven · Pied Currawong · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Riverwood, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood here | 12,793 | — | 3/10 | 17% |
| Peakhurst | 12,079 | — | 8/10 | 18% |
| Narwee | 5,411 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
| Punchbowl | 21,384 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Padstow | 14,017 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Beverly Hills | 10,483 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Peakhurst Heights | 2,524 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Canterbury-Bankstown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Banks — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2210 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Riverwood profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 55% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,339 people to 12,793. It sits about 17 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Riverwood station is roughly 0.4 km away. Local government is Canterbury-Bankstown council, and the federal seat is Banks.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Riverwood vs Peakhurst · Riverwood vs Narwee.
Nearby guides: Peakhurst · Narwee · Punchbowl · Padstow · Beverly Hills · Peakhurst Heights.
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