Riverview, New South Wales

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Riverview
Sydney,  New South Wales
Riverview St Ignatius College 2.JPG
Main Building, St Ignatius' College
Riverview, New South Wales
Population3,354 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2066
Location9 km (6 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Municipality of Lane Cove
State electorate(s) Lane Cove
Federal division(s) North Sydney
Suburbs around Riverview:
Lane Cove West Lane Cove Lane Cove
Linley Point Riverview Longueville
Linley Point Hunters Hill Longueville

Riverview is a suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located nine kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Municipality of Lane Cove. It is situated on the northern side of the Lane Cove River, at the head of Tambourine Bay; the foreshore is occupied by Tambourine Bay Park. Riverview is primarily a residential area.

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History

Riverview takes its name from its location, which provides a view of the Lane Cove River. [2] St Ignatius' College was built in 1880.

Tambourine Bay was named for the woman Tambourine Nell or Tambourine Sal, who lived in a cave on the foreshore whilst hiding from police. [3] [4]

Population

In the 2016 Australian census, there were 3,354 people in Riverview. 75.2% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 5.0%. 85.5% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 46.4%, No Religion 22.0% and Anglican 13.1%. [1]

Schools

Riverview is home to the Jesuit school, St Ignatius' College, Riverview. Located on Tambourine Bay Road, it was designed by J. Dennehy and built in 1880. A three-storey sandstone building, it was designed in a Victorian Classical style, departing from the convention whereby educational buildings were normally designed in a Gothic style. Extensions were carried out in 1887, 1906 and in the 1920s. The grounds include an observatory and wharf shelter. The school is listed on the Register of the National Estate. [5]

Church

Parks and recreation

There are several recreation areas throughout Riverview. Marjorie York Reserve, named after a longtime local resident, is a playground by the local shops and is very popular with families.[ citation needed ] Tambourine Bay Park occupies the foreshore area. [6]

Tambourine Bay Reserve is a large park situated at the end of Tambourine Bay Road, as well as Kallaroo Road, and contains barbecue and picnic facilities, as well as a playground. It also offers splendid views over Tambourine Bay Road and is a hub for bushwalks to Longueville and around the bay.[ citation needed ]

Burns Bay Reserve is located in West Riverview and is used for children's soccer matches in the cooler months of the year. Like Tambourine Bay Reserve, it is complete with picnic and barbecue facilities, and also a playground. There is also a small recreation area at the end of the walkway leading from Flaumont Avenue, complete with benches and a swing set.[ citation needed ]

Heritage listing

Transport

Busways operates routes 253 to Wynyard and 254 to McMahons Point ferry wharf. [8] [9] Tambourine Bay Road is the main thoroughfare through the area, and leads from Lane Cove's shopping district. River Road West runs along Riverview's northern border, and connects to Lane Cove West and Gladesville to the west and Longueville, North Sydney and the Sydney central business district to the east.

Climate

Climate data for Riverview Observatory (1909–2014)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)45.4
(113.7)		41.3
(106.3)		40.2
(104.4)		32.7
(90.9)		28.5
(83.3)		24.9
(76.8)		24.5
(76.1)		30.2
(86.4)		34.8
(94.6)		38.0
(100.4)		40.5
(104.9)		43.5
(110.3)		45.4
(113.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)26.6
(79.9)		26.5
(79.7)		25.2
(77.4)		22.8
(73.0)		19.6
(67.3)		17.2
(63.0)		16.7
(62.1)		18.4
(65.1)		20.7
(69.3)		22.7
(72.9)		24.2
(75.6)		25.7
(78.3)		22.2
(72.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)17.6
(63.7)		17.7
(63.9)		16.1
(61.0)		12.9
(55.2)		9.9
(49.8)		7.7
(45.9)		6.4
(43.5)		7.2
(45.0)		9.4
(48.9)		12.0
(53.6)		14.2
(57.6)		16.3
(61.3)		12.3
(54.1)
Record low °C (°F)11.3
(52.3)		11.1
(52.0)		7.4
(45.3)		5.7
(42.3)		3.4
(38.1)		1.2
(34.2)		−1.7
(28.9)		1.4
(34.5)		1.7
(35.1)		5.6
(42.1)		6.9
(44.4)		8.3
(46.9)		−1.7
(28.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)106.1
(4.18)		111.5
(4.39)		126.3
(4.97)		109.4
(4.31)		105.6
(4.16)		119.4
(4.70)		84.8
(3.34)		69.5
(2.74)		61.7
(2.43)		75.7
(2.98)		80.4
(3.17)		82.3
(3.24)		1,133.2
(44.61)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm)12.312.613.712.011.111.89.89.710.211.311.911.5137.9
Source: [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Riverview (Lane Cove – NSW)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 August 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Poll0n, Angus & Robertson, 1990 ISBN   0-207-14495-8, page
  3. ↑ "Sydney Travellers' Guide: The Names of Sydney".
  4. ↑ "Captain Cook's Explorer Sydney Harbour cruise | By coves and canapes". Archived from the original on 18 April 2011.
  5. ↑ The Heritage of Australia, Macmillan, 1981, p. 2/34
  6. ↑ Tambourine Bay Park
  7. ↑ "Burns Bay Sewerage Aqueduct, Kooyong Rd, Riverview, NSW, Australia". Australian Heritage Database. Department of Agriculture, Water & the Environment . Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  8. ↑ Route 253 Transport for NSW
  9. ↑ Route 254 Transport for NSW
  10. ↑ "Climate statistics for". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 7 February 2014.

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