NSW · Blacktown Council
Riverstone, NSW, 2765
Desirability index
#350 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Riverstone is a mid-sized suburb in the Blacktown area, home to around 8,627 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,030 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 351.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $800 (flats $530, houses $820), 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
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
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.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,030
- Against the person
- 949
- Against property
- 1,269
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 351.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 9 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -5.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions398
- Domestic Violence Related Assault278
- Fraud239
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property263
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
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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· 46 proposals
June 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure19 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 Australia139 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care15 JAMES STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Shed; Rural industry; Hours of operation and tradingLots 7-12 Carlton Street, RiverstoneUnder Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 BRISBANE ROAD RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 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 club23 MARKET STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision82 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Medical centre; Centre-based child care143 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 industry59 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 trading7 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 NIGHTINGALE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care70 RAILWAY TERRACE RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure13 GLADSTONE PARADE RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Residential Accommodation20 KARACHI STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure28 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 Accommodation102 BLIGH STREET, 207 & 220 WOLSLEY AVENUEDetermined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility68 HAMILTON STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation27 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 AccommodationLot 125, 21 RHEDIA STREET RIVERSTONEDetermined
- Subdivision114 CRANBOURNE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign44 RIVERSTONE PARADE RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign23 MARKET STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation43 LAHORE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation118 Cranbourne Street RiverstoneDetermined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care37 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 structure158 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 trading60 GARFIELD ROAD EAST RIVERSTONE 2765Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 102, 120 Cranebourne Street RIVERSTONE NSW 276Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 KEEGAN STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 219, 24 Grandeur Parade RIVERSTONE NSW 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 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 structure13 HANCOX STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation118 Cranbourne Street RiverstoneDetermined
- General industry; Hours of operation and trading48 EDWARD STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 GEORGE STREET RIVERSTONE 2765Additional Information Requested
2025· 119 proposals
119 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 65 proposals
65 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 83 proposals
83 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 179 proposals
179 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 176 proposals
176 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 117 proposals
117 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
76 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).
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Oxford Medical Spotdoctor
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Little Foundations Early Learning Centrekindergarten
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 52.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #350 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Crown St At Piccadilly Sttransport
- ENT Garfield To P1transport
- ENT Riverstone Pdetransport
- LVX Garfield Rdtransport
- Riverstone Stationtransport
- Little Foundations Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
- Oxford Medical Spothealthdoctor
- Doreen Ross Reservegovernmentpark
- Lions Parkgovernmentpark
- Mill Street Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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