The size of Riverton is approximately 153 square kilometres. It has 2 parks. The population of Riverton in 2011 was 1,213 people. By 2016 the population was 1,036 showing a population decline of 14.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Riverton is 60-69 years. Households in Riverton are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Riverton work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 74.6% of the homes in Riverton were owner-occupied compared with 69.8% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $232,000.