Riverstone

Riverstone is notably young, with a typical age of 32 and children under 15 making up 24.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is diverse, with 32.4% of people born overseas—well above the New South Wales average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Indian.

A high proportion of residents speak a language other than English at home, at 31.9%, which is much higher than most areas. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere; the share of people with no religion is 24.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are also a high number of schools and enrolments compared to similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $2,272, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 29.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a share that is well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 21.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Fewer people need help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Many residents are caregivers, with 34.1% caring for children unpaid—among the highest for its level. However, volunteering is much lower here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 20. Personal income for First Nations people is also higher than the national figure.

Homes tend to be large, with 3.0 people per household, which is much higher than most areas. Very few people live alone here compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.4% of homes being detached. These are typically large family homes, as 90.8% have three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,600.

Working from home is very common, with 33.3% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. While most people use cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops and departures.

Riverstone has seen huge movement recently, with 59.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 66.6%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is seeing explosive growth, with the population increasing by 43.9% since 2021. It also has a high number of businesses and a strong overall advantage score.

Riverstone experiences average annual rainfall of 926mm, which is far above the New South Wales average. The average maximum temperature is 25.4°C.

While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Many residents live far from groceries and health services, and the overall walkability score is well below the state average.