Riverview
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Riverview, QLD 4303.
About Riverview
Welcome to Riverview
Riverview sits in Ipswich's eastern corridor, roughly 35 kilometres west of Brisbane's CBD, tucked between the Bremer River and the busy Ipswich Motorway. It's a modest, working suburb with a strong sense of community, bordered by Redbank, Collingwood Park, Dinmore, Vale and Ebbw Vale, and it has long been a practical, affordable option for families and first-home buyers looking to get a foothold within commuting distance of both Ipswich and Brisbane.
With a population of around 3,067 and a median age of 37, Riverview has the feel of an established family suburb rather than a transient one. It suits buyers and renters after a no-fuss, house-and-yard lifestyle, with easy access to the motorway network and the everyday conveniences of neighbouring Redbank and Collingwood Park.
Lifestyle & dining
Riverview isn't a suburb built around cafe strips or nightlife, and that's part of its appeal. Daily life here revolves around home, school and family, with residents typically heading to nearby Redbank or Collingwood Park for a wider choice of dining, takeaway and casual eating options. It's an unpretentious, practical sort of place, well suited to those who'd rather spend their weekends at the river or the local sports fields than out at a restaurant.
Shopping
For day-to-day shopping, Riverview relies on the retail centres in the surrounding suburbs, with Redbank Plaza and the shopping precincts around Collingwood Park a short drive away for supermarkets, specialty stores and larger retail needs. This arrangement suits the suburb's low-key character, with most residents happy to combine a supermarket run with other errands nearby rather than needing a shopping strip on their own doorstep.
Getting around
Riverview's location just off the Ipswich Motorway is one of its strongest practical drawcards, giving residents a fairly direct run into both Ipswich's CBD and, further afield, Brisbane. The suburb also benefits from its proximity to the rail network around Dinmore and Redbank, which connects into the broader Ipswich line through to Brisbane, making it a workable option for commuters who don't want to drive the whole way in.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Riverview State School serving as the community's own primary school and a genuine hub for the suburb. St Peter Claver College and the YOS Lawnton - Riverview Campus add to the local education options, giving parents a choice of schooling without having to leave the immediate area, which is a big part of why the suburb continues to attract young families.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Riverview is overwhelmingly detached houses, reflecting its suburban, family-oriented character, with current listings showing 96% houses against just 4% apartments or units. Expect a mix of older post-war and 1970s-80s brick and timber homes on standard suburban blocks, along with some newer builds, typical of many Ipswich-corridor suburbs that have gradually infilled over the decades.
The property market
Riverview's property market has been on a strong run, with the median house price sitting at $733,000 after growth of 23.1% recently, a sharp increase that reflects the broader surge of buyer interest in Ipswich's more affordable pockets. Median rent of $500 a week points to solid demand from tenants too, and with houses making up almost all of the local stock, buyers here are typically after land and a freestanding home rather than higher-density living. For those priced out of suburbs closer to Brisbane, Riverview has increasingly looked like good value, though the pace of recent growth means it's no longer the bargain it once was.
Market snapshot
Riverview property market
Median sale price
$733k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$500
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$600k
Median
$733k
Premium
$850k
Days on market
10
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
38
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +22.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Riverview by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Riverview, QLD 4303.
Population
3,067
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$1,097
median, per week
Median rent
$270
per week
Median mortgage
$1,092
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Riverview
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
YOS Lawnton - Riverview Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Riverview
$935k
2 JOHNSTONE PLACE
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
4 Duncan Street
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
17 Kevin Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
26 Riverview Road
Sold ~July 2026
$810k
57 Price Street
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
64 Diamond Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Riverview suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Riverview?
The median house price in Riverview, QLD is $733k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 23.1%.
How much is rent in Riverview?
The median weekly rent in Riverview is around $500 per week.
Is Riverview a good place to live?
Riverview is a suburb of Ipswich in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Riverview is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 3,067 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Riverview?
Riverview has a population of 3,067 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Riverview?
There are 3 schools in or near Riverview, including Riverview State School, St Peter Claver College and YOS Lawnton - Riverview Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Riverview?
Properties in Riverview take around 10 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Riverview?
Entry-level properties in Riverview start around $600k, while premium homes reach $850k.
What suburbs are near Riverview?
Suburbs near Riverview include Redbank, Collingwood Park, Dinmore, Vale and Ebbw Vale.
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