Moving to Rivervale WA 6103
What the official numbers say about living in Rivervale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,723 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Rivervale grew 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,402 → 10,897 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Rivervale scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Burswood, 1.3 km west.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 5.3 km west.
Nearest railway halt: Canning Junction, 7.2 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Causeway Bus Station, 2.5 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Barrack Street Jetty, 5.2 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 5 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 5 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 38 schools · 81 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 43 parks — see them all on the Rivervale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Rivervale Primary School 650 m · St Augustine's Primary School 650 m · Lathlain Primary School 1.2 km · Perth Montessori School 1.7 km · Belmont Primary School 1.9 km · Belmont City College 1.9 km · Ursula Frayne Catholic College (Duncan Street Campus) 2 km · Cloverdale Primary School 2.1 km
Groceries: IGA 400 m · Daebak Mart 1.9 km · Coles 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · Aldi 2.2 km · Kai Supermarket 2.3 km · Belvidere Supa IGA 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Copley Reserve 100 m · Jack Ring Park 450 m · Wilson Park 450 m · JA Lee Reserve 800 m · Hardey Park 950 m · Lion Park 1.1 km · Cracknell Park 1.1 km · Stiles Griffiths Reserve 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Rivervale, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Eurasian Coot · Willie Wagtail · Australian White Ibis · Dusky Moorhen · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Rivervale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivervale here | 10,897 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
| Lathlain | 3,699 | — | 9/10 | 4% |
| Burswood | 2,779 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Carlisle | 6,733 | — | 7/10 | 3% |
| Belmont | 6,959 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
| Victoria Park | 9,334 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| Kewdale | 7,397 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Belmont — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6103 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Rivervale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,402 people to 10,897. It sits about 5 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Burswood station is roughly 1.3 km away. Local government is Belmont council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Rivervale vs Carlisle · Rivervale vs Belmont.
Nearby guides: Lathlain · Burswood · Carlisle · Belmont · Victoria Park · Kewdale.
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