RIVERWOOD
RIVERWOOD Property Overview
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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.