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NSW · Blacktown Council

Riverstone, 2765

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Updated

Desirability score

63.5/100
Good

Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
What Riverstone is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport, Cycling

Suburb profile

Riverstone is a well-connected established suburb in Blacktown with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
8,627
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,138
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
150 of 2,945
Median monthly mortgage
$2,513
Employment rate
61.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
236 / 108 / 27

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$530
Houses (January to March 2026)
$820
All types (January to March 2026)
$800
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
656

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
573
Against the person
179
Against property
240
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 48 residents
State safety percentile
44.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions398
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault278
  • Fraud239
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
  • Malicious Damage To Property263

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,035.5
  • Australian Christian College - Marsden ParkCombined
  • Casuarina SchoolSpecial
  • Ngarra Christian CollegeSpecial
  • Norwest Christian CollegeCombined
  • Riverstone High SchoolSecondary
  • Riverstone Public SchoolPrimary
  • South Creek SchoolSpecial
  • St John's Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

93 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Crown St At Piccadilly St
  • ENT Garfield To P1
  • ENT Riverstone Pde
  • LVX Garfield Rd
  • Riverstone Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Check signage. Follow directions on site.Riverstone Road, McCulloch Street22 May 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
  • Check signage. Plan your journey.  <ol><li>Railway Terrace is closed between Riverstone Road and Westminster Street.</li><li>Road work scheduled from 14 October 2025 to 31 May 2027</li></ol>Railway Terrace, Riverstone Road17 Oct 2025 – 31 May 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

785 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure
    19 CASTLEREAGH STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    139 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    15 JAMES STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Shed; Rural industry; Hours of operation and trading
    Lots 7-12 Carlton Street, RiverstoneUnder Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    8 BRISBANE ROAD RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    29 RHEEDIA STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    2 BLIGH STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    23 MARKET STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision
    82 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Medical centre; Centre-based child care
    143 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry
    59 WELLINGTON STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    7 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    49 NIGHTINGALE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care
    70 RAILWAY TERRACE RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    13 GLADSTONE PARADE RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Residential Accommodation
    20 KARACHI STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    28 HAMILTON STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    102 BLIGH STREET, 207 & 220 WOLSLEY AVENUEDetermined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility
    68 HAMILTON STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    27 GRANDEUR PARADE RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    29 PERSEA AVENUE RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 125, 21 RHEDIA STREET RIVERSTONEDetermined
  • Subdivision
    114 CRANBOURNE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign
    44 RIVERSTONE PARADE RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign
    23 MARKET STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    43 LAHORE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    118 Cranbourne Street RiverstoneDetermined

  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    37 HUNTER STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    27 LAHORE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    158 RIVERSTONE ROAD RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Mobile food and drink outlet; Outdoor dining - general; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading
    60 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 102, 120 Cranebourne Street RIVERSTONE NSW 276Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    12 KEEGAN STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 219, 24 Grandeur Parade RIVERSTONE NSW 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 132, 169 Kensington Park Road RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    38 BELLEVUE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    13 HANCOX STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    118 Cranbourne Street RiverstoneDetermined
  • General industry; Hours of operation and trading
    48 EDWARD STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    12 GEORGE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

84 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Bike Lockers - Riverstone Station, Riverstone PdeBicycle Parking
  • Casuarina School, Piccadilly StBus stop
  • Clarke St after Riverstone RdBus stop
  • Clarke St before Garfield Rd EBus stop
  • Crown St after Piccadilly StBus stop
  • Crown St after Riverstone PdeBus stop
  • Crown St at Brisbane RdBus stop
  • Crown St at Piccadilly StBus stop
  • Crown St before Riverstone PdeBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Doreen Ross ReservePark
  • Lions ParkPark
  • Mill Street ReservePark
  • Ridgeview ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Oxford Medical Spotdoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Little Foundations Early Learning Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
63.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 10% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
543rd in Australia
State rank
204th in NSW
Peer rank
#56 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#148 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
  • BWSamenitiesalcohol
  • Bike Lockers - Riverstone Station, Riverstone Pdeamenitiesbicycle_parking
  • Casuarina School, Piccadilly Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Clarke St after Riverstone Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Clarke St before Garfield Rd Eamenitiesbus_stop
  • Crown St after Piccadilly Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Crown St after Riverstone Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
  • Crown St at Brisbane Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Crown St at Piccadilly Stamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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