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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Riverton, 5412
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,067
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.7%
Median age
57
Median income
$1,023/wk
Employment rate
40.9%
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Riverton offers a slower smaller community life in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Older homes and historic streetscapes give the suburb a character that is hard to manufacture anew.
Desirability sits below average overall, with community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Riverton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$400/wk
Houses $400 · Units $250
Population (ERP)
1,067
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#55
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
22nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
22nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4286th in Australia
- State rank
- 454th in SA
- Peer rank
- #55 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #103 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $250
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,067(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +1.7% over 5 years · 53th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +1.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +18
- Growth rank in SA
- 53th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,100), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,029
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,023
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 50 of 480
- Median monthly mortgage
- $959
- Employment rate
- 40.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 408 / 22 / 0 (+ 3 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 18
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 114 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 5
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -45.3%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 943
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 22th
School list
- Riverton and District High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 184 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Riverton Kindergarten5 Gilbert StreetPreschools
- Riverton Primary School21 Swinden StreetPrimary Education
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Barrier Hwy / Oxford St - East side (Riverton)
- Barrier Hwy / Washington Rd - West side (Riverton)
- Torrens Rd / Elizabeth St - East side (Riverton Deli)
- Torrens Rd / Masters Rd - West side (Riverton Deli)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Riverton District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (2.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Riverton District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital23 Moorhouse TerracePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 29
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 20 proposals
August 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated carport and outbuilding (shed)3 GRIFFEN CT RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)37 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Family/dining room additions and replace roof tiles on dwelling with rolled metal (Colorbond) roof and construct verandah and carport3 CHARLES ST RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Storage shedLOT 87 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Additional shelter to southern side of netball courts including change room/undercover seating and relocation of one (1) light towerLOT 98 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 10 allotments)LOT 201 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
June 2026
- Land division (Torrens Title - 1 into 9 allotments)LOT 102 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Verandah1020 OLD MAIN RD S RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and verandah13 MOORHOUSE TCE RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)67 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (storage shed)28 MOORHOUSE TCE RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
April 2026
- Verandah7 GLYNN ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
March 2026
- Attached Verandah 8.0m x 5.3m5 MASTERS ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 4 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling1 SWINDEN ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
February 2026
- Installation of a digital scoreboardLOT 98 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and verandahsLOT 249 WINDY HILL RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions including verandah under main roof and carport7 GILBERT ST RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Agricultural building (implement storage)508 LEEWARD RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and deckingLOT 1 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)196 LEEWARD RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
October 2025
- Shed (store and agricultural building) and 2 x 200000 litre above ground water tanksLOT 84 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Alterations, additions and refurbishments to community hall (including internal fit out; folding acoustic walls; bar and kitchen refurbishment; enclosing part of existing verandahs with new doors and glazed panels to match existing; accessibility upgrades including stage lift and toilets; and services upgrades including new switchboard, fire protection equipment and air-conditioning); and pergola addition46 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)63 PETERS HILL RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)1020 OLD MAIN RD S RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
September 2025
- Detached dwelling with verandahs under main roofLOT 63 MCINERNEY RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling comprising works to the rear lean-to and additions to northern side of dwelling and verandah19 SWINDEN ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Carport8 GORDON ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
August 2025
- Ancillary accommodation with decking60 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Agricultural building (vehicle and equipment storage shed) and water tanksLOT 83 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
July 2025
- Verandah22 MOORHOUSE TCE RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Domestic storage shedLOT 14 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)6B PAUL ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
June 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with deckLOT 12 RIVERTON RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23025339 - two (2) additional beds for spouse/family members within two existing rooms20 MASTERS ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Domestic storage shedLOT 1 HORNER ST RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
May 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling14 CAIRNS CR RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
March 2025
- Three agricultural buildingsLOT 84 BLOCKS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Under Assessment
January 2025
- Construction of a farrowing shed (replacing existing farrowing shed that is to be decommissioned) ancillary to an existing piggery527 ETTRICK RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- BBQ shelter (to replace existing)LOT 122 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- StoreLOT 63 MCINERNEY RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
October 2024
- Outbuilding (garage)55 BRUCE RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
- Verandah attached to existing area to be used as a display areaLOT 9 TORRENS RD RIVERTON SA 5412Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
15 heritage places
- Central Hotel41 Torrens Road RIVERTONState heritage
- Dwelling - Connell's Cottage and WellNAVANState heritage
- Dwelling - Three Row Cottages21 - 23 Frederick Place RIVERTONState heritage
- Former Butchers Shop and Bakery, Dwelling & Domestic Building17 Torrens Road RIVERTONState heritage
- Former Riverton Railway Station, including station building, signal cabin, water tower and goods shedOff Jean Place RIVERTONState heritage
- Gottlieb Noack's House and Farm ComplexRiverton-Marrabel Road near RIVERTONState heritage
- Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchBarrier Highway RIVERTONState heritage
- Huppatz Cemeterynear RIVERTONState heritage
- Mounting Steps, RivertonMasters Street RIVERTONState heritage
- Original Peters Hill CemeteryPETERS HILLState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 23.9 km away).
Coalition 57.5%Labor 42.5%
2.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RivertonLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- SaddleworthLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)9.7 km away
- MarrabelLabor 29.8% · Coalition 70.2% TPP (2025)10.3 km away
- TarleeLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)11.7 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)17.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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