Riverhills
QLD 4074 • Greater Brisbane
About Riverhills
Riverhills is a residential suburb in Brisbane's Centenary suburbs area, located approximately 19.5 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD. With a population of around 4,100 residents, the suburb is bounded by the Brisbane River to the west and Wolston Creek to the south. Developed in 1959 as part of the Hooker Centenary Project, it offers established housing in a quiet riverside setting.
The suburb provides a family-friendly environment with good local amenities including Riverhills Plaza shopping centre. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy access to the Brisbane River at Newcomb Park, home to the Centenary Rowing Club and Lakers Dragon Boat Club. The area attracts families and professionals who appreciate the balance of suburban tranquility with reasonable CBD access via the Centenary Highway. Nearby Middle Park State School and Centenary State High School serve local students.
Riverhills falls under postcode 4074 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Ommaney electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 454 — Brisbane CBD via Indooroopilly 45-55 min
- 455 — Brisbane CBD Rocket (peak) 35-40 min
- 450 — Brisbane CBD (weekends) 50-60 min
- 457, 459 — City Precincts (peak) 40-50 min
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Centenary Highway access, no nearby train station
Local shops walkable, car needed for most destinations
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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49 Horizon Drive
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1 Moolanda Street
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35 Beanland Street
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114 Burrendah Road
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Cnr Sumners Road & MacFarlane Street
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94 Capitol Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 171
- 2. England 170
- 3. South Africa 87
- 4. Vietnam 61
- 5. Iran 58
- 6. India 57
- 7. Sri Lanka 47
- 8. Scotland 40
- 9. Philippines 35
- 10. China 31
- 11. Malaysia 31
- 12. Taiwan 26
- 13. United States 23
- 14. Fiji 21
- 15. Germany 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)