What suburb is postcode 2210?

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.

Riverwood 2210 suburb insights

Postcode 2210 covers Riverwood, a residential suburb within the Georges River local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Riverwood across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Riverwood?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Riverwood? Based on the suburb median of $635,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$3,134/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

59.8%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$508,000 loan

20% deposit ($127,000)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 60% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Riverwood59.8%

Sydney median income34.9%

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.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Punchbowl 2196$500,00047% RTI Lakemba 2195$450,00042% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Riverwood?

Rental market in Riverwood

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

Mortdale2223

$620▼$50

2.4 km away

Beverly Hills2209

$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.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Riverwood

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:19 AEST

Lidcombe station · 9.0 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

8.2µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

19.8µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

1.1pphm

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.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

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.

How might Riverwood change?

Investor activity in Riverwood

2210 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

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

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Compare Riverwood with another suburb

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.

Beverly Hills 2209 Hurstville 2220 Kingsgrove 2208 Kogarah 2217

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2210?: 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.

Explore Riverwood in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Riverwood 2210: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Georges River suburb index to compare nearby options.