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Riverwood
NSWRiverwood is a growing suburb in NSW with 12,414 residents.
- SA2 code
- 119031373
- State
- NSW
Population
12,414
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+3.6%
3yr: +7.1% · 10yr: +12.4%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$300/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,208/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Riverwood (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +7.1%5yr: +3.6%10yr: +12.4%Total: +34.8%
Population grew from 9,209 to 12,414 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 24.1%Mostly apartments (46.1%), rental-heavy (58.1% renting).
Dwelling mix
Houses 41%
Apartments 46%
1,578 houses478 townhouses1,759 apartments
Tenure
Owned 19%
Mortgage 23%
Renting 58%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
518 (12.4%)
2 bed
1,576 (37.7%)
3 bed
1,406 (33.7%)
4 bed
462 (11.1%)
5 bed
168 (4.0%)
6+ bed
48 (1.1%)