West Richmond, SA: suburb profile

The population of West Richmond SA is 1,087 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Richmond is $724 per week ($37,648 per year). Median rent in West Richmond is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). West Richmond has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. West Richmond has a population density of 2,858 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Richmond is India. The most common religion is No religion (35.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Richmond is $1,625.

There were 52 recorded offences in West Richmond in 2025-26, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (37 offences).

Population
1,087
Census 2021
Median income
$724/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

West Richmond vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in West Richmond is $724 a week, 5% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 404th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $20 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 21.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWest RichmondTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$724/wk$759/wk −5%$766/wk
Household income$1,506/wk$1,494/wk +1%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$300/wk +7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,625/mo$1,534/mo +6%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.2%19.5% +1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in West Richmond, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

West Richmond Population

1,087 residents at the 2021 Census.

West Richmond Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$724/wk
$37,648 per year
Ranked 5,059 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

West Richmond Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,506/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 21.2%

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

Median rent in West Richmond against your income

About $6,526 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,186/wk
Rent share 21.2%

West Richmond Schools

28
schools nearby
14
government
1044
avg ICSEA score
11,402
total students
Richmond Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 362 students
1122
ICSEA
Black Forest Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 410 students
1108
ICSEA
Torrensville Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 380 students
1099
ICSEA
Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 262 students
1084
ICSEA
St John the Baptist Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 361 students
1081
ICSEA
Aspect Treetop School Independent
Combined · U · 75 students
1080
ICSEA
St Francis School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 457 students
1075
ICSEA
Plympton Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 272 students
1071
ICSEA
Lockleys North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 422 students
1069
ICSEA
Brooklyn Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 118 students
1066
ICSEA
St John Bosco School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 252 students
1054
ICSEA
Kidman Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 485 students
1053
ICSEA
Cowandilla Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 341 students
1051
ICSEA
Nazareth Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 2,576 students
1049
ICSEA
St George College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 350 students
1046
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 28 schools.

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

All schools near West Richmond, with a map

West Richmond Map

West Richmond, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
Loading map…

West Richmond, South Australia: 34.9394°S, 138.5501°E

West Richmond Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (28)

People in West Richmond

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (545) Female 49.8% (540)

Population Density

2,858
people per km²
1,087 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,862
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
10.7%
Philippines
3.3%
Greece
2.2%
England
2.0%
Malaysia
1.7%
Vietnam
1.3%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
6.3%
Greek
6.0%
Hindi
2.9%
Arabic
2.6%
Tagalog
1.6%
Filipino
1.4%
Mandarin
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
24.6%
English
23.2%
Indian
9.8%
Greek
7.8%
Italian
7.6%
German
5.2%
Irish
5.1%
Chinese
4.8%
Scottish
4.6%
Filipino
4.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.6%

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

Religion

No religion
35.2%
Catholic
19.3%
Eastern Orthodox
8.7%
Hinduism
6.3%
Other religions
5.9%
Sikhism
5.8%
Not stated
4.4%
Islam
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.5% 371
Separated
2.7% 25
Divorced
8.3% 76
Widowed
4.9% 45
Never married
43.5% 398

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.1%
Couple: no children
29.4%
Couple: no children under 15
12.7%
One parent: children under 15
9.0%
One parent: no children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.8%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
11.9%
4 persons
16.1%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in West Richmond

Housing Tenure

Of the 425 occupied private dwellings in West Richmond at the 2021 Census, 32.7% were rented, 23.1% owned outright and 41.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
23.1% 98 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.6% 177 dwellings
Rented
32.7% 139 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
27.9%
3 bedrooms
55.3%
4 bedrooms
13.2%
5 bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
6.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.5%
1 vehicle
39.4%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3 vehicles
9.6%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

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

Work, income and education in West Richmond

Employment

Employed full-time
37.8% 329 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 205 people
Unemployed
4.0% 35 people
Not in labour force
34.6% 301 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.3%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Labourers
7.7%
Managers
6.6%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
10.9%
Bus
5.8%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Bicycle
2.7%
Walked only
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Other
1.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.5%

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

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.7%
Certificate III/IV
30.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
3.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.2%
Engineering
15.9%
Society & Culture
14.5%
Health
13.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.0%
Information Technology
6.3%
Education
6.0%
Architecture & Building
4.5%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.7%
Vocational Education
16.0%
Primary: Catholic
14.4%
Secondary: Government
12.7%
Secondary: Catholic
10.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.3%
Pre-school
7.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.3%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
101
Arthritis
35
Diabetes
31
Heart disease
30
Asthma
29
Lung condition
15
Kidney disease
13
Cancer
11
Stroke
6
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 114
Did not provide
86.9% 756

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.2% 90
Not a volunteer
89.8% 790

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.5% 4
Previously served
1.4% 12
Never served
98.2% 867

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
1 child
17.6%
2 children
28.3%
3 children
9.1%
4 children
4.1%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
37
1971: 1980
23
1981: 1990
26
1991: 2000
32
2001: 2010
112
2011: 2015
65
2016
11
2017
14
2018
21
2019
21
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
44.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
913
Moved from SA
99
Moved: same area (SA2)
18
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from VIC
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
32.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.6%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%
Step family: no other children
4.4%
Intact family: other children present
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

West Richmond Crime Statistics

52 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
37
Fraud
8
Break & Enter
3
Assault
2
Property Damage
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ceduna
Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $120/wk less rent
Renown Park
Income: $640/wk Rent: $250/wk $70/wk less rent
Mallala
Income: $704/wk Rent: $278/wk $42/wk less rent
Marleston
Income: $746/wk Rent: $290/wk $30/wk less rent
Beverley (SA)
Income: $816/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent
Hampstead Gardens
Income: $761/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent
Albert Park (SA)
Income: $752/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent
Ridleyton
Income: $842/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near West Richmond

The closest suburb to West Richmond is Cowandilla, 1.0 km away.

Cowandilla
1.0 km away · income $589/wk · rent $300/wk
Netley
1.1 km away · income $684/wk · rent $353/wk
Richmond (SA)
1.1 km away · income $771/wk · rent $300/wk
Brooklyn Park
1.2 km away · income $782/wk · rent $285/wk
Marleston
1.3 km away · income $746/wk · rent $290/wk
North Plympton
1.7 km away · income $777/wk · rent $360/wk

Compare West Richmond

Frequently Asked Questions About West Richmond

What is the population of West Richmond SA?

The population of West Richmond SA is 1,087 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,858 people per km². West Richmond is ranked #3,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Richmond?

The median personal income in West Richmond SA is $724 per week, or $37,648 per year. The median household income is $1,506 per week. Family income is $1,862 per week. West Richmond is ranked #5,059 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Richmond?

Median rent in West Richmond SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. West Richmond ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Richmond?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Richmond SA is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Richmond?

The median age in West Richmond SA is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Richmond a good suburb to live in?

West Richmond is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,087. The median income is $724/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

Australian Average Salary Australian House Prices Adelaide Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41571. All dollar figures in AUD.