Richmond Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Richmond Vale NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Richmond Vale is $1,015 per week ($52,780 per year). Median rent in Richmond Vale is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Richmond Vale has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Richmond Vale has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond Vale is $2,362.

There were 9 recorded offences in Richmond Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 95 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Richmond Vale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Richmond Vale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,015/wk
$52,780 per year
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,362/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Richmond Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (47) Female 50.5% (48)

Population Density

3.5
people per km²
95 people · 27.5 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,812
Family income/wk

Richmond Vale 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Richmond Vale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.2% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.8% 11 dwellings

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

Richmond Vale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Richmond Vale Religion

No Religion
34.0%
Anglican
23.7%
Catholic
17.5%
Uniting Church
11.3%
Pentecostal
6.2%
Not stated
4.1%
Othr Protestnt
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Richmond Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.7%

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

Richmond Vale Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 36 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 17 people
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Unemployed
4.2% 3 people
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Not in labour force
22.2% 16 people

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

Richmond Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.8%
Bachelor Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.2%
Certificate I/II
6.1%

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

Richmond Vale Occupation

Professionals
35.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.5%
Managers
8.1%
Labourers
8.1%

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

Richmond Vale Field of Study

Engineering
32.6%
Management & Commerce
21.7%
Society & Culture
17.4%
Architecture & Building
13.0%
Health
8.7%
Information Technology
6.5%

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

Richmond Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Richmond Vale Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
17.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.6%
$4,000+/wk
64.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Richmond Vale Marital Status

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Married
54.4% 43
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Divorced
12.7% 10
🕊️
Widowed
8.9% 7
👤
Never married
24.1% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Richmond Vale Ancestry

Australian
38.8%
English
26.9%
Scottish
15.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.0%
German
3.7%
Irish
3.7%
Dutch
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Richmond Vale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Pre-school
26.7%
Secondary — Government
20.0%
Secondary — Catholic
20.0%

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

Richmond Vale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.3% 4
No need for assistance
97.7% 167

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

Richmond Vale Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.3% 9
Not a volunteer
88.8% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Richmond Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
57.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Richmond Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Truck
11.5%
Did not go to work
11.5%
Walked only
9.6%

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

Richmond Vale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.7%
2 vehicles
17.2%
3 vehicles
34.5%
4+ vehicles
27.6%

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

Richmond Vale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
38.5%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
11.5%

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

Richmond Vale Population Mobility

4.2%
moved in the last year
29.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Richmond Vale Indigenous Population

9.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
18
Indigenous residents
164
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Richmond Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Richmond Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500+/wk
13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Richmond Vale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.8%
Couple — no children
35.0%
Couple — no children under 15
11.3%
One parent — no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Richmond Vale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 8
Did not provide
88.7% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Richmond Vale Children Ever Born

No children
47.4%
2 children
36.8%
3 children
15.8%

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

Richmond Vale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Richmond Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.6%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
4.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

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

Richmond Vale Household Size

1 person
22.9%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
11.4%
4 persons
14.3%
6+ persons
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Richmond Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
92
Moved from NSW
4

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

Richmond Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Richmond Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft
5
Property Damage
2
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Richmond Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,124/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.7%

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

If you earn X in Richmond Vale

≈ $13,537/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $2,884/wk
Rent share 7.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Richmond Vale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond Vale

What is the population of Richmond Vale NSW?

The population of Richmond Vale NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Richmond Vale?

The median personal income in Richmond Vale NSW is $1,015 per week, or $52,780 per year.The median household income is $3,124 per week.Family income is $2,812 per week.

How much is rent in Richmond Vale?

Median rent in Richmond Vale NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Richmond Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Richmond Vale NSW is $2,362. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Richmond Vale?

The median age in Richmond Vale NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Richmond Vale a good suburb to live in?

Richmond Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $1,015/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% 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: 13378. All dollar figures in AUD.