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Rivervale

WA 6103 • Greater Perth

10,897
Population (2021)
$52,780
Median Income
3.34 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Inner SuburbanRiversideAffordableYoung Professionals

About Rivervale

Rivervale is an inner-eastern suburb 5 kilometres from Perth's CBD, positioned along the Swan River opposite the airport. The suburb offers a mix of character homes and newer apartment developments, with excellent access to the city and surrounds.

River access and city proximity define the appeal—waterfront paths, nearby Crown Perth, and easy commuting suit urban professionals. Rivervale attracts young professionals and first-home buyers seeking accessible inner-suburban living.

Rivervale falls under postcode 6103 and is governed by Belmont Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Belmont electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6103
Urban Area
Rivervale
LGA / Council
Belmont
Federal Electorate
Swan
State Electorate
Belmont
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.96°, 115.91°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.34 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,760
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.5%

365 state housing + 48 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,366
Census 2021
10,897
▲ 5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,572
Income 2021
$52,780
▲ 33.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,777
Born Overseas 4,499

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 461
  • 2. India 329
  • 3. China 323
  • 4. New Zealand 308
  • 5. Malaysia 237
  • 6. Philippines 196
  • 7. Singapore 130
  • 8. South Korea 118
  • 9. Nepal 116
  • 10. South Africa 113

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,171
Australian 2,569
Chinese 1,006
Irish 860
Scottish 697
Italian 536
Indian 386
German 280
Filipino 262
Australian Aboriginal 243

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,225
Both parents born in Australia
5,656
Both parents born overseas
1,349
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.4%
Christianity
35.7%
Islam
6.0%
Buddhism
4.5%
Hinduism
3.4%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
606 (5.6%)
5-14 years
870 (8.0%)
15-19 years
322 (3.0%)
20-24 years
900 (8.3%)
25-34 years
2,811 (25.8%)
35-44 years
1,807 (16.6%)
45-54 years
1,160 (10.6%)
55-64 years
1,143 (10.5%)
65-74 years
758 (7.0%)
75-84 years
381 (3.5%)
85+ years
136 (1.2%)

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