Rivervale, Western Australia — 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 Rivervale, in the City Of Belmont local government area.
| Locality | Rivervale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Belmont |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.96189 |
| Longitude | 115.9183 |
| Population | 10,897 |
| Density | 3302.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 6103 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 6 km east-southeast |
Rivervale is a locality in the City Of Belmont local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 10,897. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 3302.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km east-southeast of Perth. Rivervale is located at 31.9619°S, 115.9183°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6103.
Rivervale breathes with the quiet hum of a place where land and water have long dictated the pace of life. It lies 5.7 km east of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 13.7 km north of Canning Vale. Here, the Swan River, a broad, shimmering ribbon, carves its way through the landscape, its banks softened by a patchwork of established suburbs and pockets of native bushland. The terrain gently slopes towards the waterway, the earth a rich ochre that deepens in colour under the late afternoon sun, hinting at the underlying geology. The air itself carries a subtle, clean scent, a blend of salt from the distant ocean and the sweet perfume of flowering gums that punctuate the urban sprawl. Birdsong, a constant, cheerful chatter, is the dominant soundtrack, a vibrant counterpoint to the occasional distant traffic drone.
The story of Rivervale is one of adaptation, a quiet evolution shaped by the river’s bounty and the enduring appeal of its accessible plains. For generations, the fertile river flats supported agricultural pursuits, the rich soil yielding crops and providing grazing for livestock, a legacy still evident in the occasional remnant orchard or the broad, open spaces that occasionally interrupt the housing developments. More recently, Rivervale has become a vital hub within the City of Belmont, its character defined by a blend of residential living and a thriving local economy driven by a diverse range of small businesses and light industrial activity. The proximity to the river, a cherished natural asset, draws residents and visitors alike, offering tranquil pathways for walking and cycling, a constant reminder of the enduring connection to the waterway that gave Rivervale its name and its enduring charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rivervale, Western Australia 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 Rivervale, in the City Of Belmont local government area.
Detailed location data for Rivervale includes the postcode (6103), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Belmont), 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 Rivervale 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. |