Demand in Riverview is anchored by ultra-premium riverside enclaves, elite schools such as Saint Ignatius, and quick CBD access, so owner-occupiers keep chasing the privacy and lifestyle that the suburb uniquely offers. Low stock, long hold periods and scenic parkland keep the market resilient, though the low rental yield and sensitivity to mortgage costs remind buyers that growth hinges on disciplined financing. In the six months to February 2026 values have been broadly steady to slightly firmer around the $4.2m mark, signaling cautious buyer activity rather than a sharp directional shift.