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Richards NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Richards, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Richards NSW is 37 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Richards is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Richards is $210 per week ($910 per month). Richards has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Richards has a population density of 4.9 people per km².
The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents).
There were 1 recorded offences in Richards in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (1 offences).
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Richards Population
Richards Median Income & Rent
Richards Demographics
Gender Split
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Richards Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Richards Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Richards Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Richards Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Richards Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Richards Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Richards Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Richards Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Richards Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Richards Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Richards Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Richards Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Richards School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Richards Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Richards Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Richards How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Richards Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Richards Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Richards Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Richards Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Richards Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Richards Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Richards Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Richards Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Richards Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Richards Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Richards Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Richards Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Richards Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richards
What is the population of Richards NSW?
The population of Richards NSW is 37 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Richards?
The median personal income in Richards NSW is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.
How much is rent in Richards?
Median rent in Richards NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What is the median age in Richards?
The median age in Richards NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Richards a good suburb to live in?
Richards is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 37.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% 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: 13373. All dollar figures in AUD.