Thinking about buying your first home in Riverwood (2210)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Riverwood is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Riverwood a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Riverwood (2210) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Riverwood suits buyers who want a mid-ring Sydney address without paying inner-west prices, and who are comfortable in a dense, renter-heavy neighbourhood. The median unit at $635,000 is the realistic entry point here, and the 31 nearby childcare services, mostly meeting or exceeding national quality standards, make it workable for young families. The single secondary school and a mean ICSEA of 1026 are solid without being exceptional.
Who would not love it
The data is blunt about financial accessibility. At $1,450,000, the median house price sits well above First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme thresholds, so stamp duty concessions are off the table for houses. The SEIFA decile of 2 out of 10 signals genuine socioeconomic disadvantage across the area, and a walkability score in the 42nd percentile means you will rely on a car more than the transport count of 81 nearby stops might suggest. There are no gyms within 1.6 kilometres.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether your specific lot sits within the 13% of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land, as this affects insurance costs and building conditions. - Check flood overlays through Georges River Council, as the data block flags safety as insufficient without elaborating on the nature of the risk. - For units, obtain the strata records and review the owner-occupier ratio, given that 54% of residents rent, which can affect building maintenance culture and levy stability.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Riverwood?
BOCSAR · RIVERWOOD 2210
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K15,06312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+88%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Georges River
Within LGA: Georges River
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES34%376 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES33%369 reports
THEFT33%361 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED59%
NON-DOMESTIC41%
Across 154 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Riverwood
21
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:00 AEST
Lidcombe station · 9.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 42 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$670per week
Sep 2025 · 42 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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$620▼$50
2.4 km away
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$600▼$70
2.6 km away
Punchbowl2196
$550▼$120
3.7 km away
Revesby2212
$610▼$60
4.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2210
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2210. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Georges River
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Georges River postcodes, or explore the full Georges River suburb index.
Riverwood is the primary suburb with postcode 2210 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Riverwood is the main locality.
Which local government area is Riverwood in?
Riverwood (2210) is located in the Georges River local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Riverwood?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Riverwood (2210) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Riverwood flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Riverwood. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Riverwood?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Riverwood (2210), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Riverwood (2210) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Riverwood (2210). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Riverwood changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Riverwood (2210) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
