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Riverstone 2765 suburb insights

Located in the Blacktown council area, Riverstone (2765) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Riverstone is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Riverstone?

Can I afford Riverstone?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Riverstone? Based on the suburb median of $1,110,500 (houses) and the local median household income.


Monthly repayment
$5,482/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
59.2%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$888,400 loan
20% deposit ($222,100)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 59% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.


Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Riverstone59.2%
Sydney median income61.1%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Riverstone?

Rental market in Riverstone

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$525per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Mar 23: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Jun 23: $430 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 23: $460 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 23: $480 per week (bond count suppressed)Mar 24: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Jun 24: $500 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 24: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Dec 24: data suppressed (fewer than 10 bonds lodged)?Mar 25: $500 per week (bond count suppressed)Jun 25: $520 per week (bond count suppressed)Sep 25: $525 per week (bond count suppressed)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25


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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.

Lifestyle

Riverstone Lifestyle

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Riverstone

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:24 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 4.7 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 29 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.


Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.7pphm
1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rouse Hill station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

Change

How might Riverstone change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2765

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2765. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Riverstone change?

Investor activity in Riverstone

2765 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Blacktown

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Blacktown postcodes, or explore the full Blacktown suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2765?
Riverstone is the primary suburb with postcode 2765 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Riverstone is the main locality.
Which local government area is Riverstone in?
Riverstone (2765) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Riverstone?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Riverstone (2765) 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 Riverstone flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Riverstone. 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 Riverstone?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Riverstone (2765), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Riverstone (2765) 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 Riverstone (2765). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Riverstone changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Riverstone (2765) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Riverstone in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Riverstone 2765: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Blacktown suburb index to compare nearby options.