Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Richmond TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Richmond TAS is 1,583 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Richmond is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Richmond is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Richmond has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Richmond has a population density of 17.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Richmond is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond is $1,600.

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Richmond Population

1,583

residents (Census 2021)

Richmond Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

#4273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Richmond Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (768) Female 51.6% (818)

Population Density

17.5

people per km²

1,583 people · 90.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,834

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 Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Richmond, 57.3% are owned outright and 42.7% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

57.3%

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Owned with mortgage

42.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
China
Canada

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

Richmond Religion

No religion

42.8%

Anglican

21.5%

Catholic

18.6%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.3%

Pentecostal

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Richmond Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

French
Spanish
Mandarin
Urdu

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

Richmond Employment

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Employed full-time

35.3% 429 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 282 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 21 people

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Not in labour force

39.8% 483 people

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

Richmond Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.8%

Bachelor Degree

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

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

Richmond Occupation

Professionals

28.8%

Managers

20.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.4%

Labourers

2.8%

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

Richmond Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Engineering

17.0%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Architecture & Building

10.6%

Health

10.0%

Education

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Richmond Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Richmond Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.9%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Richmond Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 769

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Separated

2.6% 35

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Divorced

10.6% 141

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Widowed

5.5% 73

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Never married

23.5% 313

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Richmond Ancestry

English

51.2%

Australian

40.9%

Scottish

12.3%

Irish

11.4%

German

3.6%

Australian Aboriginal

1.9%

Dutch

1.6%

French

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Greek

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

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

Richmond School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Secondary — Catholic

17.3%

Primary — Catholic

12.9%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

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

Richmond Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.1%

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No need for assistance

93.9%

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

Richmond Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.2% 253

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Not a volunteer

79.8% 999

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Richmond Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.9%

$300-$449/mo

3.4%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

4.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Richmond How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Walked only

4.4%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

1.6%

Bus

1.4%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

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

Richmond Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

28.3%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

17.2%

4+ vehicles

12.0%

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

Richmond Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

14.6%

3 bedrooms

46.1%

4 bedrooms

27.8%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Richmond Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

35.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Richmond Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Richmond Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

155

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Richmond Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Richmond Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.4%

Couple — children under 15

37.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Richmond Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 65

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Never served

94.8% 1,180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Richmond Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 205

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Did not provide

83.6% 1,042

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Richmond Children Ever Born

No children

23.9%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

20.9%

4 children

6.8%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Richmond When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Richmond Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

18.4%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Richmond Household Size

1 person

26.0%

2 persons

40.6%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

14.6%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Richmond Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,281

Moved from TAS

108

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Richmond Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.2%

Step family — no other children

7.6%

Blended family — no other children

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Richmond Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,496/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.7%

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

If you earn X in Richmond

Your weekly income

≈ $6,483/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,156/wk

Rent share 22.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bridport

Income: $723/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $70/wk

Port Sorell

Income: $666/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $65/wk

Evandale (Tas.)

Income: $645/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $55/wk

Bicheno

Income: $631/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $90/wk

Turners Beach

Income: $758/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $60/wk

Prospect (Tas.)

Income: $753/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $50/wk

Spreyton

Income: $768/wk Rent: $279/wk Save: $61/wk

Huonville

Income: $658/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $60/wk

Richmond vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Richmond is $762 a week, 9% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 110th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $50 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 22.7% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 51, 7 years older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Richmond	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$762/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,496/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$340/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,600/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	51	44	42
Rent share of household income	22.7%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Richmond

The closest suburb to Richmond is Dulcot, 5.7 km away.

Dulcot

5.7 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $423/wk

Tea Tree

8.0 km away · income $767/wk · rent $350/wk

Penna

8.4 km away · income $744/wk · rent $363/wk

Risdon Vale

8.4 km away · income $612/wk · rent $320/wk

Old Beach

9.3 km away · income $887/wk · rent $400/wk

Risdon

9.4 km away · income $752/wk · rent $378/wk

Compare Richmond (Tas.)

Richmond (Tas.) vs Dulcot →Richmond (Tas.) vs Tea Tree →Richmond (Tas.) vs Penna →Richmond (Tas.) vs Risdon Vale →

Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond

What is the population of Richmond TAS?

The population of Richmond TAS is 1,583 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.5 people per km².Richmond is ranked #3,324 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Richmond?

The median personal income in Richmond TAS is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,496 per week.Family income is $1,834 per week.Richmond is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Richmond?

Median rent in Richmond TAS is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 22.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Richmond ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Richmond?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond TAS is $1,600. 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 TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Richmond a good suburb to live in?

Richmond is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,583.The median income is $762/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.7% 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: 60551. All dollar figures in AUD.