North Richmond, NSW: suburb profile

The population of North Richmond NSW is 6,358 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Richmond is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in North Richmond is $408 per week ($1,768 per month). North Richmond has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. North Richmond has a population density of 287 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Richmond is England. The most common religion is No religion (32.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Richmond is $2,340.

There were 73 recorded offences in North Richmond in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).

Population
6,358
Census 2021
Median income
$815/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$408/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

North Richmond vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in North Richmond is $815 a week, 7% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 881st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $408 a week, $23 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNorth RichmondTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$815/wk$765/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,724/wk$1,704/wk +1%$1,637/wk
Rent$408/wk$385/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,340/mo$1,965/mo +19%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.7%22.6% +1.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in North Richmond, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

North Richmond Population

6,358 residents at the 2021 Census.

North Richmond Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$815/wk
$42,380 per year
Ranked 3,337 of 14,663
Median Rent
$408/wk
$1,768 per month
Ranked 1,805 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,340/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

North Richmond Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,724/wk
Median rent $408/wk
Rent to income 23.7%

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

Median rent in North Richmond against your income

About $7,471 a month
Median rent $408/wk
Left after rent $1,316/wk
Rent share 23.7%

North Richmond Schools

3
schools nearby
3
government
989
avg ICSEA score
1,241
total students
Colo High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 807 students
1001
ICSEA
Richmond North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 309 students
984
ICSEA
Kurmond Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 125 students
982
ICSEA

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

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North Richmond Map

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People in North Richmond

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (2,984) Female 53.1% (3,373)

Population Density

287
people per km²
6,358 people · 22.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,094
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.8%
India
1.4%
New Zealand
1.0%
Philippines
0.6%
Scotland
0.6%
Malta
0.5%
Italy
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
1.1%
Italian
0.6%
Cantonese
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.7%
Australian
40.7%
Irish
10.9%
Scottish
9.2%
Maltese
5.1%
Australian Aboriginal
4.4%
Italian
4.2%
German
3.9%
Dutch
2.6%
Indian
1.4%
Chinese
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
32.6%
Catholic
23.9%
Anglican
20.8%
Not stated
5.2%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Baptist
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.9% 2,512
Separated
3.3% 168
Divorced
9.7% 496
Widowed
6.3% 326
Never married
31.8% 1,633

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.8%
Couple: no children
27.5%
Couple: no children under 15
15.3%
One parent: children under 15
8.8%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
35.5%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
13.9%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in North Richmond

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,356 occupied private dwellings in North Richmond at the 2021 Census, 27.2% were rented, 30.9% owned outright and 35.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.9% 115 dwellings
Owned outright
30.9% 727 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.7% 842 dwellings
Rented
27.2% 640 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
37.7%
4 bedrooms
35.8%
5 bedrooms
7.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
0.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
2.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
33.8%
2 vehicles
39.7%
3 vehicles
14.2%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in North Richmond

Employment

Employed full-time
36.8% 1,669 people
Employed part-time
19.2% 873 people
Unemployed
2.3% 105 people
Not in labour force
41.7% 1,891 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%
Managers
12.3%
Sales Workers
5.8%
Labourers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.8%
Did not go to work
19.4%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Truck
1.8%
Walked only
1.3%
Train
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.2%
Postgraduate Degree
7.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Engineering
16.5%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Education
11.3%
Health
11.2%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Information Technology
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.1%
Secondary: Government
21.8%
Vocational Education
15.3%
Pre-school
11.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Primary: Catholic
4.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%
Secondary: Catholic
4.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.6%
Has need for assistance
6.9%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
692
Arthritis
232
Asthma
231
Diabetes
180
Heart disease
179
Lung condition
138
Cancer
99
Stroke
68
Kidney disease
63
Dementia
29

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.6% 568
Did not provide
88.4% 4,344

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.7% 676
Not a volunteer
86.3% 4,241

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 37
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 17
Previously served
4.1% 204
Never served
94.8% 4,673

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
12.8%
2 children
28.5%
3 children
19.3%
4 children
8.0%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
32
1951: 1960
85
1961: 1970
149
1971: 1980
104
1981: 1990
102
1991: 2000
90
2001: 2010
120
2011: 2015
117
2016
16
2017
24
2018
13
2019
8
2020
13
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

17.7%
moved in the last year
52.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,941
Moved from NSW
774
Moved: same area (SA2)
241
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
30.1%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
24.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.9%
Step family: no other children
11.1%
Blended family: no other children
6.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

North Richmond Crime Statistics

73 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
21
Other Against Property
18
Assault
9
Weapons
8
Property Damage
6
Other Against Person
5
Drug Offences
4
Sexual Offences
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near North Richmond

The closest suburb to North Richmond is Hobartville, 4.6 km away.

Hobartville
4.6 km away · income $826/wk · rent $420/wk
Richmond (NSW)
5.4 km away · income $744/wk · rent $375/wk
Grose Vale
6.0 km away · income $838/wk · rent $538/wk
Kurrajong
6.4 km away · income $894/wk · rent $430/wk
Freemans Reach
6.6 km away · income $877/wk · rent $463/wk
Glossodia
7.3 km away · income $886/wk · rent $430/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About North Richmond

What is the population of North Richmond NSW?

The population of North Richmond NSW is 6,358 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 287 people per km². North Richmond is ranked #1,219 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Richmond?

The median personal income in North Richmond NSW is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year. The median household income is $1,724 per week. Family income is $2,094 per week. North Richmond is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Richmond?

Median rent in North Richmond NSW is $408 per week ($1,768 per month). Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. North Richmond ranks #1,805 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Richmond?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Richmond NSW is $2,340. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Richmond?

The median age in North Richmond NSW is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Richmond a good suburb to live in?

North Richmond is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,358. The median income is $815/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13012. All dollar figures in AUD.