RIVERWOOD

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,638,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $700,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 11,256
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 32.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,793
Density 3,312.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

RIVERWOOD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,638,000
House Sales Volume 78 sales
Unit Median $700,000
Unit Sales Volume 51 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $795/wk
2 Bed Unit $670/wk
3 Bed Unit $770/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

RIVERWOOD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 11,256 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.70x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

RIVERWOOD 11,256/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

RIVERWOOD has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

RIVERWOOD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,793
Total Population
3,312
people/km² density
32.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
4,141 people
32.4%
2
Australia
1,387 people
10.8%
3
England
1,344 people
10.5%
4
Lebanon
701 people
5.5%
5
Philippines
499 people
3.9%

Transport

19.5 km
to Sydney CBD
27 min
drive to CBD
47 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

RIVERWOOD Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About RIVERWOOD

Riverwood is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 19.5km from CBD, about 47 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,793 with a density of 3312 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,638,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $700,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 11256 per 100,000, 1.70x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 32.37%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (10.84%) and English (10.51%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Riverwood has a house median of $1,638,000 and unit median of $700,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Riverwood has a crime rate of 11256 per 100,000, which is 1.70x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: St Charbel's College, 2024 HSC results: 56 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 66.3 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Riverwood has a population of 12,793, with Chinese comprising 32.40%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (32.37%), Aust (10.84%), English (10.51%), Lebanese (5.48%), Filipino (3.90%).

Riverwood is approximately 19.5km from Sydney CBD, about 27 minutes by car or 47 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T8 Airport & South Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.