Richmond Lowlands NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Richmond Lowlands, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Richmond Lowlands NSW is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Richmond Lowlands is $1,321 per week ($68,692 per year). Median rent in Richmond Lowlands is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Richmond Lowlands has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Richmond Lowlands has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond Lowlands is $5,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Richmond Lowlands in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Richmond Lowlands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Richmond Lowlands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,321/wk
$68,692 per year
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Median Rent
$490/wk
$2,123 per month
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$5,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 1.1 per bedroom

Richmond Lowlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (26) Female 50.0% (26)

Population Density

7.2
people per km²
55 people · 7.7 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Richmond Lowlands Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Richmond Lowlands Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Richmond Lowlands Religion

Catholic
26.4%
No Religion
26.4%
Not stated
24.5%
Anglican
15.1%
Pentecostal
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Richmond Lowlands Employment

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Employed full-time
80.6% 25 people
Employed part-time
9.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
9.7% 3 people

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

Richmond Lowlands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
73.3%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%

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

Richmond Lowlands Occupation

Managers
40.9%
Clerical & Administrative
27.3%
Professionals
18.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%

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

Richmond Lowlands Field of Study

Health
33.3%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%

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

Richmond Lowlands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Marital Status

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Married
53.7% 22
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Divorced
9.8% 4
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Never married
36.6% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Ancestry

English
27.3%
Scottish
22.7%
Irish
16.7%
Australian
15.2%
Maltese
7.6%
Other
6.1%
Maori
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Richmond Lowlands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Richmond Lowlands Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 72

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

Richmond Lowlands Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 8
Not a volunteer
75.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Richmond Lowlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Other
17.6%

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

Richmond Lowlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
3 vehicles
26.7%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Richmond Lowlands Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
6+ bedrooms
50.0%

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

Richmond Lowlands Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
66.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
75
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Richmond Lowlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
19.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
38.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.5%
Couple — children under 15
27.0%
Couple — no children under 15
24.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 4
Did not provide
87.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Richmond Lowlands When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
5

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

Richmond Lowlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
40.6%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Richmond Lowlands Household Size

2 persons
27.3%
4 persons
27.3%
6+ persons
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved from NSW
6

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

Richmond Lowlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Richmond Lowlands Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Richmond Lowlands Schools

6
schools nearby
3
government
1006
avg ICSEA score
1,655
total students
Richmond Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 298 students
1047
ICSEA
St Monica's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 252 students
1032
ICSEA
Richmond High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 750 students
987
ICSEA
Hobartville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 355 students
959
ICSEA
Aspect Western Sydney School, Bourke Street, Richmond Independent
Primary
Aspect Western Sydney School, Windsor Street, Richmond Independent
Primary

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

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Richmond Lowlands Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,749/wk
Median Rent $490/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Richmond Lowlands

≈ $11,912/month
Median rent $490/wk
Left after rent $2,259/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Richmond Lowlands vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond Lowlands

What is the population of Richmond Lowlands NSW?

The population of Richmond Lowlands NSW is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Richmond Lowlands?

The median personal income in Richmond Lowlands NSW is $1,321 per week, or $68,692 per year.The median household income is $2,749 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Richmond Lowlands?

Median rent in Richmond Lowlands NSW is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Richmond Lowlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond Lowlands NSW is $5,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Richmond Lowlands?

The median age in Richmond Lowlands NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Richmond Lowlands a good suburb to live in?

Richmond Lowlands is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 55.The median income is $1,321/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 13377. All dollar figures in AUD.