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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Richards Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.5 per bedroom

Richards Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.7% (15) Female 58.3% (21)

Population Density

4.9
people per km²
37 people · 7.5 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.5
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Richards Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Richards Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Richards Religion

Anglican
31.3%
No Religion
28.1%
Not stated
21.9%
Buddhism
9.4%
Catholic
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Richards Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
76.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%

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

Richards Employment

Employed part-time
15.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
85.0% 17 people

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

Richards Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Richards Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
100.0%

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

Richards Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Richards Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Richards Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
27.3%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Richards Marital Status

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Married
18.8% 6
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Separated
9.4% 3
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Divorced
21.9% 7
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Never married
50.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Richards Ancestry

English
35.1%
Australian
24.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
16.2%
Scottish
13.5%
Other
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Richards School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Richards Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.8% 6
No need for assistance
90.2% 55

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

Richards Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Richards How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.8%
Did not go to work
46.2%

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

Richards Car Ownership

1 vehicle
76.5%
2 vehicles
23.5%

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

Richards Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Richards Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
29.6%
moved in the last 5 years
14.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
37.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Richards Indigenous Population

10.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
54
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Richards Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Arthritis
3

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

Richards Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Richards Family Structure

Couple — no children
63.6%
One parent — no children under 15
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Richards Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Richards Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.2%
5–14 hours
23.1%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
34.6%

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

Richards Household Size

1 person
46.7%
2 persons
53.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Richards Where Residents Moved From

Same address
26
Moved from NSW
3

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

Richards Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Traffic
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Richards Schools

7
schools nearby
5
government
1026
avg ICSEA score
5,577
total students
Marsden Park Anglican College Independent
Combined · K-8 · 733 students
1109
ICSEA
Australian Christian College - Marsden Park Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,523 students
1101
ICSEA
Northbourne Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,711 students
1095
ICSEA
Marsden Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 242 students
1060
ICSEA
Vineyard Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 97 students
955
ICSEA
Windsor Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 231 students
949
ICSEA
Casuarina School Government
Combined · U · 40 students
912
ICSEA

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

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Richards Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $725/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Richards

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $515/wk
Rent share 29.0%

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Richards vs State & National Average

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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.