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Richmond Valley - Hinterland vs Coolangatta

Sub-region (SA3) comparison ≈ 88 km apart · Richmond Valley - Hinterland profile · Coolangatta profile

Richmond Valley - Hinterland Coolangatta

Richmond Valley - Hinterland and Coolangatta offer very different lifestyles, separated by their geography and housing. Richmond Valley - Hinterland is a spacious area where separate houses are far more common, making up 86.5% of homes. In contrast, Coolangatta is very walkable, with 84% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 15-minute-city walkshed and typical schools that are far larger, averaging 853 students compared to just 179 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland. Educational attainment also differs, with Year 12 completion far higher in Coolangatta at 57.4% compared to 41.5% in Richmond Valley - Hinterland.

Both areas are effectively alike in the size of their households, with 2.4 people per home. They also share a similar rate of people working from home and an almost identical share of residents who have served in the Defence Force. While they share these traits, other gaps have grown; for example, the difference in the typical age of residents has widened, with Richmond Valley - Hinterland now noticeably older at 45 compared to 42 in Coolangatta.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +14,385 larger in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
71,896 61st pct 57,511 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69,286
  • First area, 2016: 69,950
  • First area, 2021: 71,896
  • Second area, 2011: 50,099
  • Second area, 2016: 53,189
  • Second area, 2021: 57,511
Median age in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3 yrs older in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
45 yrs 79th pct 42 yrs 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
First Nations in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +4.0 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
6.5% 79th pct 2.5% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Aged 65+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
22.5% 79th pct 20.3% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
Under 15 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +1.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
17.5% 45th pct 16.3% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
De facto in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +1.2 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
13.2% 66th pct 14.4% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.4%

Age structure

28.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.0 pts 26.1%
21.2% Young adults (25–44) +5.7 pts ▸ 26.9%
22.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.2 pts 20.3%
17.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.1 pts 16.3%
10.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 10.4%

Marital status

40.3% Married +1.8 pts ▸ 42.0%
38.0% Never married ◂ +0.4 pts 37.5%
11.8% Divorced ◂ +0.2 pts 11.6%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +0.6 pts 5.4%
3.9% Separated ◂ +0.5 pts 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Richmond Valley - Hinterland Coolangatta

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 1.0% males, 1.6% females; 85+ in Coolangatta: 1.1% males, 1.7% females
  • 80–84 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Coolangatta: 1.1% males, 1.3% females
  • 75–79 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Coolangatta: 1.7% males, 2.0% females
  • 70–74 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Coolangatta: 2.7% males, 2.7% females
  • 65–69 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.7% females; 65–69 in Coolangatta: 2.8% males, 3.2% females
  • 60–64 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.9% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Coolangatta: 3.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 55–59 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Coolangatta: 3.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 50–54 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Coolangatta: 3.1% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Coolangatta: 3.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Coolangatta: 3.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 35–39 in Coolangatta: 3.3% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.7% females; 30–34 in Coolangatta: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
  • 25–29 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Coolangatta: 2.9% males, 3.4% females
  • 20–24 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Coolangatta: 2.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Coolangatta: 2.7% males, 2.5% females
  • 10–14 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Coolangatta: 2.9% males, 2.8% females
  • 5–9 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Coolangatta: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.3% females; 0–4 in Coolangatta: 2.7% males, 2.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +9.1 pts higher in Coolangatta gap steady
9.2% 11th pct 18.3% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Country of birth

82.0% Australia ◂ +5.6 pts 76.4%
1.2% New Zealand +3.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.3% England +1.8 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.3% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.3% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Italy even 0.2%
0.1% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

41.2% English +3.3 pts ▸ 44.5%
40.3% Australian ◂ +5.1 pts 35.2%
13.7% Irish +0.3 pts ▸ 14.0%
11.3% Scottish +1.0 pts ▸ 12.3%
4.6% German +0.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.5% Italian even 3.4%
1.1% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.6% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.4% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Language

Other language in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.0 pts higher in Coolangatta gap steady
4.3% 14th pct 6.2% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
Limited English in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +0.1 pts higher in Coolangatta gap steady
0.4% 12th pct 0.5% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

87.5% English only +0.8 pts ▸ 88.3%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Mandarin even 0.2%
0.1% Tagalog even 0.1%
0.1% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.1% Arabic even 0.1%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +6.2 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
40.4% 45th pct 46.7% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.7%

Religious affiliation

40.4% No religion +6.2 pts ▸ 46.7%
46.7% Christianity ◂ +2.5 pts 44.2%
10.3% Not stated ◂ +3.2 pts 7.1%
1.0% Buddhism even 1.0%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.3% Hinduism even 0.3%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +15.9 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
41.5% 24th pct 57.4% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 36.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 49.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.4%
Bachelor+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +6.0 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
16.8% 40th pct 22.8% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%
Schools in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +53 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
62 92nd pct 9 10th pct
Schools/1k kids in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3.98 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
4.94 87th pct 0.96 4th pct
Students in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3,248 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
10,928 56th pct 7,680 35th pct
Avg size in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +674 larger in Coolangatta
179 14th pct 853 92nd pct
ICSEA in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +65 higher in Coolangatta
968 25th pct 1,033 59th pct

Highest year of school

41.5% Year 12 +15.9 pts ▸ 57.4%
30.0% Year 10 ◂ +7.8 pts 22.2%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.9 pts 6.5%
6.7% Year 11 +0.3 pts ▸ 7.0%

Highest qualification level

33.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.7 pts 30.4%
19.6% Bachelor degree +5.4 pts ▸ 24.9%
13.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.2 pts ▸ 16.7%
5.1% Postgraduate degree +1.1 pts ▸ 6.2%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate even 3.4%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.0 pts 1.6%

Field of qualification

13.9% Management & commerce +4.0 pts ▸ 17.8%
12.3% Society & culture ◂ +1.0 pts 11.3%
11.4% Engineering & related +0.5 pts ▸ 11.9%
11.6% Health +0.3 pts ▸ 11.9%
9.3% Education ◂ +0.3 pts 9.0%
5.4% Architecture & building +3.5 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.4 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.3% Creative arts +0.1 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.3 pts 1.7%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.3 pts 1.7%
1.5% Information technology ◂ +0.2 pts 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +$161 higher in Coolangatta gap widening
$641 14th pct $802 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $440
  • First area, 2016: $516
  • First area, 2021: $641
  • Second area, 2011: $536
  • Second area, 2016: $648
  • Second area, 2021: $802
Household income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +$411 higher in Coolangatta gap widening
$1,224 12th pct $1,635 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: $852
  • First area, 2016: $1,004
  • First area, 2021: $1,224
  • Second area, 2011: $995
  • Second area, 2016: $1,262
  • Second area, 2021: $1,635
Family income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +$497 higher in Coolangatta gap widening
$1,571 13th pct $2,068 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,045
  • First area, 2016: $1,265
  • First area, 2021: $1,571
  • Second area, 2011: $1,264
  • Second area, 2016: $1,604
  • Second area, 2021: $2,068
High earners in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +6.0 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
5.1% 8th pct 11.1% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
High-income homes in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +9.4 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
10.6% 10th pct 20.1% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%

Household income distribution

33.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.9 pts 27.3%
26.9% $1,500–$2,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 29.0%
22.3% Under $650 ◂ +6.1 pts 16.2%
4.6% $4,000 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 10.2%
6.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

Personal income distribution

45.7% Under $650 ◂ +7.6 pts 38.0%
32.8% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 33.1%
10.2% $1,500–$2,999 +6.8 pts ▸ 17.1%
1.6% $3,000 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +6.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
33.9% 84th pct 27.1% 41st pct
Mental health in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3.5 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
11.7% 88th pct 8.2% 36th pct
Needs assistance in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
7.4% 86th pct 5.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Mental health ◂ +3.5 pts 8.2%
10.8% Arthritis ◂ +2.0 pts 8.9%
10.0% Asthma ◂ +2.6 pts 7.3%
9.2% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 7.5%
5.2% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 4.0%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +1.9 pts 3.2%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 3.6%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +0.9 pts 2.0%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%
0.8% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.1% None +9.2 pts ▸ 64.3%
21.7% One condition ◂ +3.0 pts 18.7%
7.9% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 5.5%
4.3% Three or more ◂ +1.4 pts 3.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
16.9% 67th pct 13.1% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
Unpaid carers in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
14.1% 88th pct 11.4% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
Unpaid child care in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.0 pts higher in Coolangatta gap steady
24.0% 33rd pct 25.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
Defence service in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +0.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
3.1% 57th pct 3.0% 52nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
23.4% 73rd pct 19.7% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 24.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3,236 larger in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
4,665 86th pct 1,429 51st pct
Median age in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +4 yrs older in Coolangatta
23 yrs 29th pct 27 yrs 71st pct
Year 12 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +16.9 pts higher in Coolangatta
33.1% 29th pct 50.0% 72nd pct
Unemployment in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +4.4 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
11.5% 59th pct 7.1% 21st pct
Median income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +$169 higher in Coolangatta
$520 23rd pct $689 70th pct
Household income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +$462 higher in Coolangatta
$1,337 24th pct $1,799 67th pct
Indigenous language in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +1.8 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
6.8% 63rd pct 5.0% 44th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta even gap narrowing
2.4 29th pct 2.4 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +4.4 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
19.3% 90th pct 14.9% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
Living alone in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
30.2% 77th pct 27.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.5%
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.5%

Family composition

48.9% Couples with children +4.8 pts ▸ 53.7%
30.6% Couples without children ◂ +0.2 pts 30.4%
19.3% One-parent families ◂ +4.4 pts 14.9%
1.2% Other families ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Household size

36.3% 2 people ◂ +0.2 pts 36.1%
30.2% 1 person ◂ +2.7 pts 27.5%
13.8% 3 people +1.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
11.1% 4 people +3.0 pts ▸ 14.2%
5.3% 5 people ◂ +0.4 pts 4.9%
3.2% 6 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +$150 higher in Coolangatta gap widening
$300 29th pct $450 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $210
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2011: $320
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Mortgage in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +$548 higher in Coolangatta gap narrowing
$1,452 24th pct $2,000 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,346
  • First area, 2016: $1,330
  • First area, 2021: $1,452
  • Second area, 2011: $1,950
  • Second area, 2016: $1,860
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta even gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +4.9 pts higher in Coolangatta gap narrowing
25.4% 39th pct 30.3% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.3%
Owned outright in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +7.0 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
39.8% 78th pct 32.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.9%
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.8%
Separate houses in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +36.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
86.5% 61st pct 49.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.3%
  • First area, 2016: 86.0%
  • First area, 2021: 86.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.8%
3+ bedrooms in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +10.6 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
73.8% 35th pct 63.2% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.9%
  • First area, 2016: 73.2%
  • First area, 2021: 73.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.2%

How homes are owned or rented

39.8% Owned outright ◂ +7.0 pts 32.8%
30.7% Owned with a mortgage +3.5 pts ▸ 34.2%
25.4% Rented +4.9 pts ▸ 30.3%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.1 pts 1.2%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

86.5% Separate house ◂ +36.7 pts 49.8%
4.1% Flat or apartment +26.3 pts ▸ 30.4%
7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +11.6 pts ▸ 19.1%
1.5% Other dwelling ◂ +1.0 pts 0.5%

Bedrooms per home

43.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.6 pts 36.4%
18.1% 2 bedrooms +11.4 pts ▸ 29.5%
24.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.7 pts 21.1%
6.1% 5 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 5.7%
5.1% 1 bedroom +0.1 pts ▸ 5.2%
1.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

29.7% $350–$549 +17.3 pts ▸ 46.9%
46.2% $200–$349 ◂ +32.3 pts 13.9%
2.9% $550–$749 +17.2 pts ▸ 20.1%
17.2% Under $200 ◂ +9.0 pts 8.1%
0.5% $750 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 7.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +15.2 pts 25.4%
23.1% $1,800–$2,999 +14.0 pts ▸ 37.1%
24.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +11.2 pts 12.9%
6.8% $3,000 or more +11.0 pts ▸ 17.8%

Transport & Vehicles

5.3% 47th pct 5.3% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.3%
Work from home in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +0.7 pts higher in Coolangatta gap narrowing
13.6% 53rd pct 14.4% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.4%
PT commute in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +0.9 pts higher in Coolangatta gap steady
0.3% 11th pct 1.2% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
PT stops in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +369 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
579 80th pct 210 40th pct
Stops/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +4.40 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
8.05 92nd pct 3.65 35th pct
Departures/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +1,447.6 more in Coolangatta
287.1 32nd pct 1,734.6 80th pct
PT routes in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +47 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
61 86th pct 14 29th pct
5 50th pct
60 71st pct

How people get to work

61.5% Car (driver) +1.5 pts ▸ 63.0%
13.6% Worked at home +0.7 pts ▸ 14.4%
4.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.4 pts 3.2%
3.1% Walked ◂ +1.1 pts 2.0%
0.4% Bicycle +1.0 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.3% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Train +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

36.9% 2 vehicles +2.5 pts ▸ 39.3%
37.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.1 pts 37.1%
13.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.3 pts 12.1%
7.3% 4 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 6.3%
5.3% No vehicle even 5.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +9.2 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
34.9% 27th pct 44.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.3%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.1%
Recent arrivals in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.8 pts higher in Coolangatta gap narrowing
8.8% 29th pct 11.7% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +0.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
5.1% 61st pct 4.5% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Participation in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +8.1 pts higher in Coolangatta gap widening
54.4% 21st pct 62.4% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 52.9%
  • First area, 2021: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.4%
Full-time in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +1.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
53.6% 15th pct 52.3% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.0%
  • First area, 2016: 54.6%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.3%

Industries people work in

19.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.3 pts 16.3%
7.5% Construction +5.4 pts ▸ 12.9%
10.6% Retail trade ◂ +1.1 pts 9.6%
10.1% Education & training ◂ +0.6 pts 9.4%
6.0% Accommodation & food +2.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.6 pts 0.4%
7.4% Manufacturing ◂ +3.0 pts 4.3%
4.1% Professional & technical +2.8 pts ▸ 6.9%
4.6% Public administration & safety even 4.6%
3.9% Other services ◂ +0.5 pts 3.4%
3.2% Administrative & support +0.4 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.2% Transport & warehousing +0.1 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

17.7% Professionals +5.7 pts ▸ 23.4%
12.9% Technicians & trades +2.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
14.6% Labourers ◂ +6.5 pts 8.2%
13.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.3 pts 13.4%
12.9% Managers +0.3 pts ▸ 13.1%
11.5% Clerical & administrative +0.2 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.9% Sales workers +0.5 pts ▸ 9.4%
6.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.2 pts 4.0%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +8,795 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
71,717 54th pct 62,922 46th pct
Growth in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +8.4 pts higher in Coolangatta
-0.3% 4th pct 8.1% 72nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +629 higher in Coolangatta
1,121 70th pct 1,751 99th pct
Max temp in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +1.6 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
27.4 85th pct 25.8 69th pct
Min temp in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.6 higher in Coolangatta
12.9 63rd pct 15.5 84th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3.2 higher in Coolangatta
3.8 28th pct 6.9 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.7 more in Coolangatta
3.7 27th pct 6.4 71st pct
15-min city in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +39.0 pts higher in Coolangatta
44.9% 32nd pct 84.0% 72nd pct
Walk to shops in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +46.5 pts higher in Coolangatta
38.0% 20th pct 84.5% 75th pct
Walk to transit in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +33.4 pts higher in Coolangatta
60.7% 33rd pct 94.1% 67th pct
Walk to school in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +15.6 pts higher in Coolangatta
46.6% 25th pct 62.3% 45th pct
Walk to a park in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +40.8 pts higher in Coolangatta
55.1% 12th pct 95.9% 61st pct
Walk to health in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +33.5 pts higher in Coolangatta
40.3% 46th pct 73.7% 78th pct
Amenities/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +3.5 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
17.8 65th pct 14.2 43rd pct
Intersections/km² in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +175 higher in Coolangatta
1 22nd pct 176 76th pct
Mean slope in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Coolangatta +2.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
9.1% 89th pct 6.8% 73rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Richmond Valley - Hinterland vs Coolangatta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa3/11202/richmond-valley-hinterland/vs/30902/coolangatta