Riverwood
NSW 2210 • Greater Sydney
About Riverwood
Riverwood is a diverse suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region, where nearly 13,000 residents access good transport and improving amenities. The train station provides T3 Bankstown Line access, and recent development has added apartments to the housing mix. The demographics include significant Chinese and Vietnamese communities.
Riverwood Plaza provides local shopping with increasingly diverse dining options. Salt Pan Creek Reserve provides bushland and walking trails. Riverwood attracts young families and migrants seeking affordable living with train access. It's multicultural Sydney evolving—changing, connected, and increasingly interesting.
Riverwood falls under postcode 2210 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oatley electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDI247 - 253 Belmore Road, Riverwood NSW 2210
Schools
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Lugarno Public School ICSEA 10999153 9843 Old Forest Rd
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Monterra Avenue South
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Samuel & Rona Sts
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Peakhurst Public School ICSEA 10439153 9157 65A Bonds Rd
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Peakhurst South Public School ICSEA 10619153 7256 45A Pindari Road
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Peakhurst West Public School ICSEA 10239153 9767 Ogilvy St
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Hannans Road Public School ICSEA 9879153 8170 Hannans Rd
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Riverwood Public School ICSEA 9589153 8757 Union St
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35 Lilian Road
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Thurlow Street
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 Riverwood by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Riverwood Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Riverwood" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
1113 state housing + 223 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. China 2,340
- 2. Philippines 382
- 3. Lebanon 360
- 4. Vietnam 355
- 5. Hong Kong 344
- 6. Indonesia 321
- 7. New Zealand 253
- 8. Nepal 236
- 9. India 188
- 10. Bangladesh 140
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)