Riverview, 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 Riverview, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Riverview |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lane Cove Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82436 |
| Longitude | 151.16032 |
| Population | 3,366 |
| Density | 2439.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 2066 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 7 km northwest |
Riverview is a locality in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,366. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 2439.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km northwest of Sydney. Riverview is located at 33.8244°S, 151.1603°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2066.
Riverview unfolds as a verdant embrace along the sinuous curve of the Lane Cove River. It lies 3.7 km south-south-west of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 211°T), and is situated 6.7 km north-west of Sydney. Here, the land rises and falls in a gentle, sinuous rhythm, cloaked in a rich tapestry of eucalypt forest and pockets of manicured parkland, where the air hums with the ceaseless industry of cicadas and the distant cry of cockatoos. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy of native trees, spills onto pathways and gardens in shifting mosaics, illuminating the quiet diligence of a neighbourhood that seems to hold its breath in the afternoon heat. The very scent of the place is a subtle blend of damp earth, salt-tinged air wafting from the estuary, and the sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs, a fragrance that speaks of a life lived in close communion with the natural world.
This stretch of Riverview carries the echoes of a past shaped by its proximity to the vital waterway. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and access to the burgeoning port of Sydney, established a life here, their endeavours gradually shaping the landscape from wild bushland to settled farms and orchards. While the grand estates and sprawling agricultural holdings have largely receded, replaced by residential development, the legacy of that pioneering spirit persists in the enduring character of the area. The local economy, now primarily driven by the service and retail sectors catering to its residents, still benefits from the recreational allure of the river, drawing weekend visitors and watercraft enthusiasts to its foreshores. Distinctive pockets of older homes, their Federation-era charm still evident, stand as quiet testaments to generations who called Riverview home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Riverview, 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 Riverview, in the Lane Cove Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Riverview includes the postcode (2066), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lane Cove Municipal 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 Riverview 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. |