Riverstone
NSW 2765 • Greater Sydney
About Riverstone
Riverstone is a rapidly growing suburb in Sydney's outer west, located approximately 48 kilometres north-west of the CBD within the Blacktown City Council area. Part of the broader North West Growth Corridor, the suburb has seen significant residential expansion in recent years and recorded a population of around 8,627 at the 2021 Census. With a median age of just 32 and a median household income of $2,138 per week, Riverstone is home to a young, diverse, and working-age community with a strong multicultural character.
The suburb benefits from direct train access to Sydney via the T1 Richmond Line, with Riverstone Station offering a practical commute to the city. A mix of established residential homes and newer housing estates caters to growing families, reflected in an average household size of 2.9 persons. Nearby precincts at Box Hill and Marsden Park provide expanding retail and community facilities, while affordability relative to inner and middle Sydney suburbs continues to attract first home buyers. Schools, parks, and ongoing infrastructure investment are steadily improving liveability in this fast-changing corner of Greater Sydney.
Riverstone falls under postcode 2765 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Riverstone electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 Greystone Street
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Maraylya Public School ICSEA 1018Neich Rd
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69 Farm Road
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Marsden Park Public School ICSEA 1060Garfield Rd West
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118 Wolseley Road
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Oakville Public School ICSEA 1032Oakville Rd
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Cnr Regent & McCulloch Street
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Casuarina School ICSEA 912Garfield Rd East & Piccadilly St
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Riverstone High School ICSEA 979McCulloch St
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Riverstone Public School ICSEA 986Elizabeth St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Riverstone, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Riverstone by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Riverstone Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Riverstone" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
73 state housing + 64 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 585
- 2. Philippines 260
- 3. Nepal 184
- 4. New Zealand 157
- 5. Pakistan 132
- 6. England 130
- 7. China 105
- 8. Sri Lanka 67
- 9. South Africa 66
- 10. Malta 46
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)