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Richmond QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Richmond, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Richmond QLD is 852 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Richmond is $1,243 per week ($64,636 per year). Median rent in Richmond is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Richmond has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Richmond has a population density of 87.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Richmond is England. The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond is $2,500.

There were 137 recorded offences in Richmond in 2025-26, a rate of 161 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (48 offences).

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Richmond Population

residents (Census 2021)

Richmond Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,243/wk

$64,636 per year

#349 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$375/wk

$1,625 per month

#2632 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Richmond Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (429) Female 49.8% (426)

Population Density

87.1

people per km²

852 people · 9.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,309

Family income/wk

Richmond 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)

Richmond Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

32.9% 85 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

67.1% 173 dwellings

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

Richmond Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

2.8%

India

1.1%

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

Richmond Religion

Catholic

40.0%

No Religion

31.2%

Anglican

11.9%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Not stated

4.7%

Islam

2.5%

Hinduism

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Richmond Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Richmond Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.9%

Afrikaans

18.5%

Arabic

14.8%

Hindi

14.8%

Urdu

14.8%

Other Indo-Aryan

11.1%

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

Richmond Employment

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Employed full-time

56.1% 320 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.8% 124 people

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Unemployed

0.5% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

21.6% 123 people

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

Richmond Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.0%

Bachelor Degree

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Richmond Occupation

Professionals

31.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Managers

17.7%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

Labourers

2.7%

Sales Workers

2.1%

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

Richmond Field of Study

Engineering

30.0%

Health

21.3%

Management & Commerce

16.8%

Education

9.6%

Society & Culture

7.2%

Architecture & Building

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Richmond Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Richmond Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

$800-$999/wk

1.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

35.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Richmond Marital Status

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Married

64.3% 407

↔️

Separated

0.8% 5

📋

Divorced

5.1% 32

🕊️

Widowed

1.7% 11

👤

Never married

28.1% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Richmond Ancestry

Australian

28.8%

English

28.6%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

7.4%

Maltese

7.2%

Other

5.0%

German

4.3%

Italian

3.2%

Indian

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Chinese

1.5%

South African

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Richmond School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

24.3%

Primary — Catholic

22.3%

Primary — Government

12.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Pre-school

8.3%

Secondary — Government

8.3%

Vocational Education

6.8%

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

Richmond Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.6% 27

✅

No need for assistance

98.4% 1,615

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

Richmond Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.6% 117

—

Not a volunteer

80.4% 481

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Richmond Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

3.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

30.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Richmond How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.0%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

0.7%

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

Richmond Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

14.8%

2 vehicles

52.7%

3 vehicles

20.6%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Richmond Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.1%

2 bedrooms

1.4%

3 bedrooms

14.8%

4 bedrooms

69.3%

5 bedrooms

12.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Richmond Population Mobility

22.0%

moved in the last year

60.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Richmond Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,602

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Richmond Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Dementia

Stroke

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

Richmond Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

0.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Richmond Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.1%

Couple — no children

23.2%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

1.7%

One parent — no children under 15

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Richmond Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 11

👤

Never served

98.2% 595

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Richmond Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 62

—

Did not provide

89.8% 545

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Richmond Children Ever Born

No children

30.2%

1 child

4.6%

2 children

41.6%

3 children

15.7%

4 children

6.8%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Richmond When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2020

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

Richmond Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

18.0%

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

Richmond Household Size

1 person

9.6%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

28.5%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Richmond Where Residents Moved From

Same address

626

Moved from QLD

146

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Richmond Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.3%

Step family — no other children

6.4%

Blended family — no other children

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Richmond Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 137 total

Drug Offences

Traffic

Assault

Theft

Domestic Violence

Weapons

Fraud

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Richmond Schools

schools nearby

government

982

avg ICSEA score

4,599

total students

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 597 students

1025

ICSEA

Holy Spirit College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,139 students

1023

ICSEA

Northview State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 331 students

991

ICSEA

Carlisle Adventist College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 281 students

990

ICSEA

Fitzgerald State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 632 students

955

ICSEA

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,012 students

950

ICSEA

Eimeo Road State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 607 students

938

ICSEA

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

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Richmond Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,169/wk

Median Rent $375/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.8%

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

If you earn X in Richmond

Your weekly income

≈ $13,732/month

Median rent $375/wk

Left after rent $2,794/wk

Rent share 11.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Winston

Income: $1,190/wk Rent: $261/wk Save: $114/wk

Parkside (Qld)

Income: $1,214/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $55/wk

Hodgson Vale

Income: $1,002/wk Rent: $365/wk Save: $10/wk

Cabarlah

Income: $1,033/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $15/wk

Alligator Creek (Townsville - Qld)

Income: $1,018/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $50/wk

Gaythorne

Income: $1,033/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $25/wk

Dysart (Qld)

Income: $1,406/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $275/wk

Cloncurry

Income: $1,246/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $135/wk

Richmond vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Gunalda

Pop: 426 Income: $453/wk Rent: $250/wk

Calen

Pop: 427 Income: $624/wk Rent: $250/wk

Gregory River (Whitsunday - Qld)

Pop: 427 Income: $818/wk Rent: $350/wk

Ransome

Pop: 429 Income: $850/wk Rent: $455/wk

Injune

Pop: 429 Income: $747/wk Rent: $150/wk

Tungamull

Pop: 429 Income: $683/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond

What is the population of Richmond QLD?

The population of Richmond QLD is 852 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 87.1 people per km².Richmond is ranked #4,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Richmond?

The median personal income in Richmond QLD is $1,243 per week, or $64,636 per year.The median household income is $3,169 per week.Family income is $3,309 per week.Richmond is ranked #349 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Richmond?

Median rent in Richmond QLD is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Richmond ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Richmond?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond QLD is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Richmond?

The median age in Richmond QLD is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Richmond a good suburb to live in?

Richmond is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 852.The median income is $1,243/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 32424. All dollar figures in AUD.