Riverwood, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Riverwood, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
| Locality | Riverwood |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.94727 |
| Longitude | 151.05321 |
| Population | 12,059 |
| Density | 3140.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 2210 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 17 km west-southwest |
Riverwood is a locality in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 12,059. The locality covers an area of 3.8 km², giving a population density of about 3140.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km west-southwest of Sydney. Riverwood is located at 33.9473°S, 151.0532°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2210.
Riverwood unfolds as a tapestry of suburban greens and the gentle, meandering flow of waterways. It lies 2.0 km south of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 176°T), and is situated 10.2 km south-south-east of Auburn. The landscape here is a subtle interplay of gently rolling terrain, softened by established trees that cast dappled shade across quiet streets and neat gardens. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of freshly cut grass and the dampness that rises from the nearby creeks, imbuing the everyday bustle with a quiet, almost pastoral character. These waterways, often fringed with native vegetation, form a network of natural arteries, their presence a constant, murmuring reminder of the land's underlying hydrology, shaping the very feel of Riverwood.
Historically, Riverwood's development has been intrinsically linked to the waterways that define its geography, serving as vital conduits for early settlement and later, for recreational pursuits. The area's economy, once more agrarian in its roots, has evolved significantly, now reflecting a strong connection to the broader metropolitan centre, with local businesses catering to the needs of its growing residential population. Distinctive to Riverwood is its accessible network of parks and recreational reserves, places where the natural world intrudes gently upon the urban fabric, offering residents quiet corners for contemplation or energetic pursuits. These green spaces, often bordering the aforementioned creeks, are the true heart of Riverwood, providing a vital connection to nature amidst the suburban spread.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverwood, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Riverwood, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Riverwood includes the postcode (2210), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Canterbury-Bankstown Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Riverwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |