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Riverview

QLD 4303 • Greater Brisbane

3,067
Population (2021)
$25,844
Median Income
7.80 km²
Area
22m
Elevation
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About Riverview

Riverview is a family-friendly suburb in the City of Ipswich, located 31 kilometres southwest of Brisbane CBD along the Brisbane River. With a population of around 3,000, this established yet growing community offers affordable housing and excellent transport links via Riverview railway station on the Ipswich line. The suburb is bounded by the Brisbane River to the northeast, and the Ipswich Motorway passes through providing easy road access to both Brisbane and Ipswich.

Life in Riverview centres on suburban tranquility with urban accessibility. The suburb is popular with young families and first-home buyers attracted by affordable detached homes and proximity to Redbank Plaza and Riverlink Shopping Centre. Local schools include Riverview State School and St Peter Claver College, while Riverview Park provides green space with playgrounds and walking trails. The unique Moggill Ferry offers a scenic river crossing to Brisbane's western suburbs, adding to the area's relaxed character.

Riverview falls under postcode 4303 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundamba electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4303
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Bundamba
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.59°, 152.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
7.80 km²
Elevation
22m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Riverview
0.5 km
6 min
Redbank
2.2 km
27 min
Dinmore
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • 509 — Riverlink Shopping Centre via Yamanto 20-25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
31 km
By Train
44 min (all stops to Central)
By Bus
N/A - train preferred
By Car (Peak)
40-55 min via Ipswich Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min via Ipswich Motorway

🛣️ Go card Zone 3. Trains run to Caboolture/Sunshine Coast or terminate at Bowen Hills.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though the train station provides good CBD access. Moggill Ferry offers unique river crossing.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,092
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,073
Census 2021
3,067
▼ 0.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,360
Income 2021
$25,844
▲ 15.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,052
Born Overseas 619

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 146
  • 2. Samoa 77
  • 3. England 71
  • 4. Vietnam 36
  • 5. China 30
  • 6. India 19
  • 7. Thailand 15
  • 8. Germany 14
  • 9. Netherlands 14
  • 10. Philippines 14
  • 11. Scotland 14
  • 12. Papua New Guinea 9
  • 13. South Africa 8
  • 14. Indonesia 7
  • 15. Chile 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 976
English 975
Australian Aboriginal 294
Scottish 234
Irish 199
Samoan 194
German 161
Maori 71
Dutch 66
Chinese 62

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,463
Both parents born in Australia
828
Both parents born overseas
316
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.3%
Christianity
37.9%
Buddhism
1.8%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
182 (5.9%)
5-14 years
477 (15.6%)
15-19 years
182 (5.9%)
20-24 years
181 (5.9%)
25-34 years
422 (13.8%)
35-44 years
333 (10.9%)
45-54 years
377 (12.3%)
55-64 years
333 (10.9%)
65-74 years
264 (8.6%)
75-84 years
221 (7.2%)
85+ years
95 (3.1%)

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