Riverwood
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Riverwood, NSW 2210.
About Riverwood
Welcome to Riverwood
Riverwood sits in Sydney's southern suburbs, roughly 18 kilometres from the CBD, where the Georges River basin meets a quiet, established residential belt. It's a suburb that has long served as a practical, well-connected base for families and commuters, bordered by Peakhurst, Padstow, Narwee, Padstow Heights and Peakhurst Heights.
With a population of around 12,793 and a median age of 40, Riverwood has the feel of a settled, multicultural community rather than a trend-chasing enclave. It suits buyers and renters after solid value, easy access to the rail network and a mix of housing types without the price tags of suburbs closer to the harbour.
Lifestyle & dining
Riverwood's day-to-day life centres on a modest but functional local strip, with the bigger dining and retail draws found just next door in Peakhurst and Padstow. It's the kind of suburb where residents tend to know their local bakery or grocer by name, and where the pace favours convenience over spectacle. The Georges River corridor nearby adds a green, outdoorsy counterpoint to the suburban streets, giving locals somewhere to walk off a big weekend lunch.
Shopping
For bigger shopping needs, Riverwood residents typically head to the retail precincts in neighbouring Peakhurst and Padstow, both a short drive or bus ride away, which cover supermarkets, specialty stores and everyday essentials. This arrangement suits the suburb's character well: Riverwood itself stays low-key and residential, while daily conveniences are only ever a few minutes from home.
Getting around
Riverwood's standout practical asset is its train station on the T8 Airport & South Line, putting the CBD, Sydenham and the airport precinct within a direct, no-fuss commute. This has long made the suburb attractive to buyers who want rail access without inner-city prices. Bus routes supplement the station, linking Riverwood to Peakhurst, Padstow and Narwee, while the M5 Motorway is within easy reach for those driving further afield.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Riverwood Public School and Hannans Road Public School both serving the immediate area, and Southside Montessori School offering an alternative early-learning and primary option nearby. Combined with a median age of 40, the schooling options point to a suburb that continues to attract and retain families rather than just first-home buyers passing through.
The property market
Riverwood's property market reflects its position as a value-conscious pocket of southern Sydney. The median house price sits at $1.40 million, having grown 7.7% recently, while units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $648,000. Median rent across the suburb is $790 per week, underlining solid rental demand alongside the buy-side growth.
Current listings show a fairly even dwelling mix, with houses making up 47% of stock, apartments and units 44%, and townhouses the remaining 9%. That spread gives the suburb genuine flexibility for different buyer types, from downsizers and investors chasing unit yields to families after a freestanding home near the river and the rail line.
Parks & recreation
The proximity to the Georges River is one of Riverwood's quieter strengths, with riverside reserves and walking paths offering a bit of green relief from the suburban grid. Locals also make use of parkland shared with neighbouring Peakhurst Heights and Padstow Heights, rounding out a suburb that, while not flashy, delivers reliable everyday liveability.
Market snapshot
Riverwood property market
Median sale price
$1.40m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$790
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.09m
Median
$1.40m
Premium
$1.93m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
91%
Sold this year
29
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +4.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Riverwood by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Riverwood, NSW 2210.
Population
12,793
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,210
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
41%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Riverwood
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Riverwood
$1.26m
2 Kentucky Road
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
11/4-6 Coleridge Street
Sold ~July 2026
$710k
18/2-8 Short Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.43m
23 Fullerton Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.68m
21 Short Road
Sold ~July 2026
$910k
3/47 Josephine Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
8/47 Josephine Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.33m
58 Cairns 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
Riverwood suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Riverwood?
The median unit price in Riverwood, NSW is $648k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.7%.
How much is rent in Riverwood?
The median weekly rent in Riverwood is around $670 per week.
Is Riverwood a good place to live?
Riverwood is a suburb in Southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Riverwood is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 12,793 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Riverwood?
Riverwood has a population of 12,793 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Riverwood?
There are 3 schools in or near Riverwood, including Hannans Road Public School, Riverwood Public School and Southside Montessori School.
How long do homes take to sell in Riverwood?
Properties in Riverwood take around 30 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Riverwood?
Entry-level properties in Riverwood start around $544k, while premium homes reach $777k.
What suburbs are near Riverwood?
Suburbs near Riverwood include Peakhurst, Padstow, Narwee, Padstow Heights and Peakhurst Heights.
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