Michael Lezaja
Gold Coast, QLD+40
Brisbane · Growth Corridors
Riverview is a family-friendly suburb in the City of Ipswich, offering an affordable entry into the Brisbane property market. Characterised by its mix of older, established houses on large blocks and newer developments, it attracts first-home buyers and young families. The suburb is bordered by the Bremer and Brisbane Rivers, providing a relaxed, scenic backdrop to its quiet residential streets.
Market snapshot
Price register · May 2026
Median house
$600,000 - $800,000
Mid-band $700Kspread 29%
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Median unit
$375,000 - $525,000
Mid-band $450Kspread 33%
Days on market
~14-34 days
Median listing-to-sold window. Shorter = tighter buyer field.
Auction clearance
Private-treaty market
Share of auctions sold. Brisbane skews private-treaty.
Rental yield
3.1% to 4.1%
Gross yield on house stock. Premium suburbs compress.
5-year house-price growth
+124% to +144%
cumulative since 2021Who buys here
First-home buyers · Young families · Investors
5-year trend
Modelled trajectory anchored on aggregated 5-year median figures. Indicative; not month-by-month observed data.
Market analysis
The Riverview property market represents a compelling affordability play within the Brisbane metropolitan area. Located 31 kilometres from the CBD in the Ipswich growth corridor, the suburb has experienced a dramatic repricing over the past five years. The median house price has surged from around $300,000 in 2021 to over $700,000 today, a trajectory driven by buyers seeking detached housing on generous blocks at a price point that has become unattainable closer to the city.
Supply and demand dynamics are tight, underpinning this rapid growth. Properties are selling in just over three weeks on average, indicating strong buyer competition for limited stock. The rental market is similarly constrained, with vacancy rates below 1% pushing rental yields to a healthy 3.6% for houses, attracting significant investor interest. The market is dominated by houses, which make up over 95% of the dwelling types, insulating it from the oversupply risks sometimes seen in unit-heavy markets.
Key drivers for this movement include major infrastructure upgrades, such as to the Ipswich Motorway, which have improved commute times and connectivity. Proximity to employment hubs in Ipswich and Springfield further enhances its appeal. While the rapid price appreciation has been remarkable, the suburb's socio-economic profile suggests affordability is becoming stretched. However, with its strategic location in a key growth corridor and continued demand for affordable family homes, the market fundamentals remain supportive of long-term capital growth, albeit likely at a more sustainable pace than the frantic growth of recent years.
With five-year growth exceeding 130%, Riverview is the affordability frontier for detached housing in Brisbane's western corridor.
Why a buyers agent
In a market like Riverview, where prices have grown over 170% in five years, the line between fair value and overpayment is incredibly fine. With properties selling in an average of just 22 days, buyers without expert guidance are at a significant disadvantage. An experienced buyer's agent provides the speed and decisiveness required to secure a property, from getting immediate inspection access to having offers prepared and submitted same-day. They bring deep knowledge of the Ipswich corridor, allowing them to perform critical comparable sales analysis that distinguishes a well-priced asset from one where the seller's expectations have run ahead of the market. Furthermore, in a suburb with known flood risk along the river, an agent's due diligence in assessing specific block-level flood mapping and history is invaluable for protecting a buyer's long-term investment.
With a median house price significantly below the Brisbane average, Riverview offers a more accessible entry point for first-home buyers and families seeking a detached house with a yard.
The suburb has been a standout performer in the western corridor, with five-year capital growth exceeding 130%, demonstrating strong demand and potential for long-term wealth creation.
Direct access to the Ipswich Motorway and a dedicated train station on the Ipswich line provide residents with reliable and efficient transport links to both the Brisbane CBD and the employment hubs of Ipswich and Springfield.
Large block sizes, local schools, nearby shopping centres, and riverside parks create a relaxed, family-oriented environment away from the inner-city hustle.
The place
Located 31 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD, Riverview is an established suburb within the City of Ipswich, offering a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Its character is defined by quiet streets, generous block sizes, and proximity to the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers. The unique Moggill Ferry provides a direct, scenic link across the river to Moggill and Brisbane's western suburbs.
Families are well-catered for with local schools including Riverview State School and the private secondary St Peter Claver College. Further public and private schooling options are available in adjacent suburbs.
For transport, residents have excellent connectivity. The Riverview railway station is on the Ipswich and Rosewood line, offering a direct 44-minute train ride to Brisbane's Central Station. The Ipswich Motorway runs through the suburb, providing easy road access to both Ipswich and Brisbane. Public transport is also serviced by Bus Queensland routes, notably the 500 bus connecting to major shopping precincts.
Shopping and retail needs are met by the nearby Redbank Plaza, which hosts supermarkets, a cinema, and various specialty stores. For more extensive options, the major hubs of Orion Springfield Central and Ipswich's Riverlink Shopping Centre are a short drive away. The suburb features several local parks and green spaces, including Riverview Park, providing playgrounds and areas for recreation.
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The 5-year trajectory is a modelled curve anchored on the documented cumulative growth rate. Editorial review: 13 May 2026. Updated quarterly.
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