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Mount Richon WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Richon, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Richon WA is 2,067 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Richon is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Mount Richon is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Mount Richon has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Richon has a population density of 962.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Richon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Richon is $1,817.

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Mount Richon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Richon Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$706/wk

$36,712 per year

#5380 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,817/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Richon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,028) Female 50.3% (1,039)

Population Density

962.1

people per km²

2,067 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,924

Family income/wk

Mount Richon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Richon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.3% 391 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.7% 342 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Richon Country of Birth

Australia

78.8%

England

17.0%

Germany

1.2%

India

0.9%

Iran

0.7%

France

0.6%

Croatia

0.5%

China

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mount Richon Religion

No Religion

48.7%

Anglican

18.0%

Catholic

15.3%

Not stated

6.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.5%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Baptist

1.7%

Brethren

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Richon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mount Richon Languages Spoken at Home

Other

27.4%

Afrikaans

14.5%

Italian

11.3%

SAL Tot

11.3%

Mandarin

8.1%

French

8.1%

Croatian

6.5%

German

6.5%

Spanish

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mount Richon Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 573 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.6% 316 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 39 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.5% 685 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mount Richon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.8%

Bachelor Degree

18.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mount Richon Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.9%

Professionals

21.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.3%

Managers

12.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

Labourers

6.0%

Sales Workers

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mount Richon Field of Study

Engineering

24.2%

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Health

11.4%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Education

9.9%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Information Technology

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mount Richon Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Richon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Richon Marital Status

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Married

50.9% 899

↔️

Separated

3.1% 54

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Divorced

10.7% 189

🕊️

Widowed

6.9% 122

👤

Never married

28.4% 501

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Richon Ancestry

English

38.6%

Australian

23.4%

Scottish

8.7%

Irish

7.5%

Other

6.5%

Dutch

3.8%

Italian

2.7%

German

2.6%

Welsh

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

South African

1.5%

New Zealander

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Richon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.8%

Secondary — Government

19.3%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Pre-school

6.5%

Primary — Catholic

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mount Richon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 208

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 3,700

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mount Richon Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.6% 244

—

Not a volunteer

85.4% 1,426

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Richon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

4.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Richon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.6%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Train

2.3%

Walked only

1.4%

Other

1.3%

Bus

1.2%

Bicycle

0.9%

Truck

0.7%

Tram/Light Rail

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mount Richon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.0%

1 vehicle

35.1%

2 vehicles

33.9%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mount Richon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

30.9%

4 bedrooms

39.8%

5 bedrooms

7.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mount Richon Population Mobility

12.7%

moved in the last year

33.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Richon Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,859

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Richon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

191

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mount Richon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Richon Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.7%

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

16.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Richon Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 77

👤

Never served

95.4% 1,595

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Richon Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 236

—

Did not provide

85.9% 1,434

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Richon Children Ever Born

No children

28.3%

1 child

13.1%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

17.8%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mount Richon When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

158

1971–1980

129

1981–1990

112

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Mount Richon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mount Richon Household Size

1 person

29.5%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Richon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,705

Moved from WA

196

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mount Richon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.8%

Step family — no other children

13.2%

Blended family — no other children

1.5%

Other couple — children only

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Richon Schools

schools nearby

government

974

avg ICSEA score

4,849

total students

John Calvin Christian College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 366 students

1042

ICSEA

Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Independent

Combined · PP-10 · 201 students

1028

ICSEA

Pioneer Village School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 169 students

1027

ICSEA

Xavier Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 410 students

1023

ICSEA

Armadale Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 440 students

1002

ICSEA

Dale Christian College WA Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 657 students

1001

ICSEA

Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 94 students

972

ICSEA

Armadale Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 93 students

952

ICSEA

Challis Community Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 830 students

936

ICSEA

Armadale Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 762 students

920

ICSEA

Neerigen Brook Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 302 students

911

ICSEA

Gwynne Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 525 students

879

ICSEA

Alta-1 College - Seville Grove Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mount Richon Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,450/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mount Richon

Your weekly income

≈ $6,283/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,150/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Mount Richon vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,034 Income: $828/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Pop: 1,042 Income: $851/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dampier Peninsula

Pop: 1,051 Income: $416/wk Rent: $120/wk

Furnissdale

Pop: 1,061 Income: $503/wk Rent: $231/wk

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Pop: 1,062 Income: $556/wk Rent: $230/wk

Gledhow

Pop: 1,079 Income: $700/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Richon

What is the population of Mount Richon WA?

The population of Mount Richon WA is 2,067 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 962.1 people per km².Mount Richon is ranked #2,972 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Richon?

The median personal income in Mount Richon WA is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,450 per week.Family income is $1,924 per week.Mount Richon is ranked #5,380 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Richon?

Median rent in Mount Richon WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Richon ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Richon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Richon WA is $1,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Richon?

The median age in Mount Richon WA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Richon a good suburb to live in?

Mount Richon is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,067.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51031. All dollar figures in AUD.