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Richmond Valley - Hinterland vs Gold Coast Hinterland

Sub-region (SA3) comparison ≈ 80 km apart · Richmond Valley - Hinterland profile · Gold Coast Hinterland profile

Richmond Valley - Hinterland Gold Coast Hinterland

Richmond Valley - Hinterland and Gold Coast Hinterland are both regional areas, though they differ significantly in their layout and populations. Gold Coast Hinterland is far more international, with 21.9% of people born overseas compared to just 9.2% in Richmond Valley - Hinterland. There is also a notable gap in education; 57% of residents in Gold Coast Hinterland finished Year 12, which is far higher than the 41.5% in Richmond Valley - Hinterland. However, Richmond Valley - Hinterland is much more walkable, with 60.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, while Gold Coast Hinterland has none.

Both areas share a very similar proportion of children under 15, sitting at around 17%. This commonality exists alongside other differences that are shifting over time. The gap in Year 12 completion has widened since 2011, and more people in Gold Coast Hinterland now earn over $3,000 a week. Meanwhile, the share of people born overseas is far higher in Gold Coast Hinterland, although this gap has narrowed slightly in recent years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +51,783 larger in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
71,896 61st pct 20,113 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69,286
  • First area, 2016: 69,950
  • First area, 2021: 71,896
  • Second area, 2011: 17,135
  • Second area, 2016: 18,512
  • Second area, 2021: 20,113
Median age in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +1 yrs older in Gold Coast Hinterland gap narrowing
45 yrs 79th pct 46 yrs 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +4.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
6.5% 79th pct 2.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
Aged 65+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +1.8 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
22.5% 79th pct 20.7% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%
Under 15 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
17.5% 45th pct 17.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
De facto in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.6 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
13.2% 66th pct 12.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Age structure

28.1% Older adults (45–64) +3.3 pts ▸ 31.4%
22.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.8 pts 20.7%
21.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.1 pts 21.0%
17.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.2 pts 17.3%
10.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.2 pts 9.7%

Marital status

40.3% Married +11.1 pts ▸ 51.4%
38.0% Never married ◂ +8.1 pts 29.9%
11.8% Divorced ◂ +0.7 pts 11.1%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +1.7 pts 4.3%
3.9% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 3.3%

Age & sex structure

Richmond Valley - Hinterland Gold Coast Hinterland

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 Gold Coast Hinterland: 0.6% males, 0.8% females
  • 80–84 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 1.2% males, 1.1% females
  • 75–79 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 2.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.7% females; 65–69 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 3.4% males, 3.6% females
  • 60–64 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.9% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 3.6% males, 4.0% females
  • 55–59 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 4.0% males, 4.2% females
  • 50–54 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 4.0% males, 4.1% females
  • 45–49 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 40–44 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 3.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 35–39 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 35–39 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 2.8% males, 3.3% females
  • 30–34 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.7% females; 30–34 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 25–29 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 1.8% males, 2.0% females
  • 20–24 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 2.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 15–19 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.3% females; 0–4 in Gold Coast Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +12.7 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap narrowing
9.2% 11th pct 21.9% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%

Country of birth

82.0% Australia ◂ +9.9 pts 72.1%
2.3% England +4.6 pts ▸ 6.9%
1.2% New Zealand +3.9 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.3% South Africa +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.3% India even 0.3%
0.2% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

41.2% English +5.4 pts ▸ 46.6%
40.3% Australian ◂ +5.0 pts 35.3%
13.7% Irish ◂ +1.2 pts 12.5%
11.3% Scottish +1.7 pts ▸ 13.0%
4.6% German +2.0 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.5% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 2.3%
1.1% Dutch +1.0 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.6% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%
0.5% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.4% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.5 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap steady
4.3% 14th pct 4.7% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
Limited English in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
0.4% 12th pct 0.3% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

87.5% English only +1.5 pts ▸ 88.9%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.2% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.1% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +7.6 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
40.4% 45th pct 48.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.1%

Religious affiliation

40.4% No religion +7.6 pts ▸ 48.1%
46.7% Christianity ◂ +6.1 pts 40.6%
10.3% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 9.2%
1.0% Buddhism even 1.0%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.6%
0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.2% Islam even 0.2%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +15.4 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
41.5% 24th pct 57.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 36.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 48.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.0%
Bachelor+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +4.9 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
16.8% 40th pct 21.7% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Schools in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +54 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
62 92nd pct 8 9th pct
Schools/1k kids in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +2.64 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
4.94 87th pct 2.30 54th pct
Students in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +8,216 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
10,928 56th pct 2,712 10th pct
Avg size in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +160 larger in Gold Coast Hinterland
179 14th pct 339 36th pct
ICSEA in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +78 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
968 25th pct 1,046 64th pct

Highest year of school

41.5% Year 12 +15.4 pts ▸ 57.0%
30.0% Year 10 ◂ +7.5 pts 22.5%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.2 pts 6.2%
6.7% Year 11 +0.7 pts ▸ 7.3%

Highest qualification level

33.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.3 pts 31.7%
19.6% Bachelor degree +2.0 pts ▸ 21.5%
13.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.4 pts ▸ 17.9%
5.1% Postgraduate degree +1.7 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.6 pts 2.0%

Field of qualification

13.9% Management & commerce +1.9 pts ▸ 15.7%
11.4% Engineering & related +2.7 pts ▸ 14.2%
12.3% Society & culture ◂ +0.9 pts 11.4%
11.6% Health ◂ +0.6 pts 11.0%
9.3% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 8.8%
5.4% Architecture & building +2.4 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.5 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.3% Creative arts +0.2 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
1.5% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +$96 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap steady
$641 14th pct $737 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: $440
  • First area, 2016: $516
  • First area, 2021: $641
  • Second area, 2011: $538
  • Second area, 2016: $639
  • Second area, 2021: $737
Household income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +$519 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
$1,224 12th pct $1,743 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: $852
  • First area, 2016: $1,004
  • First area, 2021: $1,224
  • Second area, 2011: $1,128
  • Second area, 2016: $1,417
  • Second area, 2021: $1,743
Family income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +$404 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
$1,571 13th pct $1,975 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,045
  • First area, 2016: $1,265
  • First area, 2021: $1,571
  • Second area, 2011: $1,314
  • Second area, 2016: $1,621
  • Second area, 2021: $1,975
High earners in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +5.1 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
5.1% 8th pct 10.2% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%
High-income homes in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +9.9 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
10.6% 10th pct 20.5% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%

Household income distribution

33.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.2 pts 27.0%
26.9% $1,500–$2,999 +3.7 pts ▸ 30.6%
22.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.1 pts 13.2%
6.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
4.6% $4,000 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 10.2%

Personal income distribution

45.7% Under $650 ◂ +4.0 pts 41.7%
32.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.9 pts 30.0%
10.2% $1,500–$2,999 +6.2 pts ▸ 16.5%
1.6% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 3.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +5.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
33.9% 84th pct 28.6% 55th pct
Mental health in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +3.0 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
11.7% 88th pct 8.7% 44th pct
Needs assistance in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +2.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
7.4% 86th pct 5.2% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Mental health ◂ +3.0 pts 8.7%
10.8% Arthritis ◂ +1.1 pts 9.7%
10.0% Asthma ◂ +2.5 pts 7.4%
9.2% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 8.8%
5.2% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 4.3%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +1.8 pts 3.3%
3.6% Cancer even 3.6%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +0.7 pts 2.2%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.9%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.1% None +7.1 pts ▸ 62.2%
21.7% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 19.9%
7.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.9 pts 6.0%
4.3% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.1 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap steady
16.9% 67th pct 17.1% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
Unpaid carers in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
14.1% 88th pct 13.2% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Unpaid child care in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +2.1 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap steady
24.0% 33rd pct 26.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
Defence service in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +1.7 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
3.1% 57th pct 4.8% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +4.0 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
23.4% 73rd pct 27.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 24.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +4,233 larger in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
4,665 86th pct 432 16th pct
Median age in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +2 yrs older in Gold Coast Hinterland
23 yrs 29th pct 25 yrs 57th pct
Year 12 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +17.9 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
33.1% 29th pct 50.9% 73rd pct
Unemployment in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +6.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
11.5% 59th pct 4.6% 5th pct
Median income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +$118 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
$520 23rd pct $638 59th pct
Household income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +$903 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
$1,337 24th pct $2,240 87th pct
Indigenous language in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +1.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
6.8% 63rd pct 5.1% 45th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.3 larger in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
2.4 29th pct 2.7 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +8.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
19.3% 90th pct 11.1% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
Living alone in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +11.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
30.2% 77th pct 19.1% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.5%
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.1%

Family composition

48.9% Couples with children +7.7 pts ▸ 56.5%
30.6% Couples without children +1.2 pts ▸ 31.8%
19.3% One-parent families ◂ +8.2 pts 11.1%
1.2% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%

Household size

36.3% 2 people +2.4 pts ▸ 38.7%
30.2% 1 person ◂ +11.1 pts 19.1%
13.8% 3 people +2.0 pts ▸ 15.8%
11.1% 4 people +3.9 pts ▸ 15.0%
5.3% 5 people +1.6 pts ▸ 6.9%
3.2% 6 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +$110 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
$300 29th pct $410 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $210
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2011: $310
  • Second area, 2016: $360
  • Second area, 2021: $410
Mortgage in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +$498 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap narrowing
$1,452 24th pct $1,950 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,346
  • First area, 2016: $1,330
  • First area, 2021: $1,452
  • Second area, 2011: $1,900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,820
  • Second area, 2021: $1,950
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 Gold Coast Hinterland +12.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
25.4% 39th pct 13.1% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
Owned outright in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +2.5 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
39.8% 78th pct 37.3% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.9%
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.3%
Separate houses in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +9.2 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap steady
86.5% 61st pct 95.7% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.3%
  • First area, 2016: 86.0%
  • First area, 2021: 86.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 96.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.7%
3+ bedrooms in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +9.0 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
73.8% 35th pct 82.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.9%
  • First area, 2016: 73.2%
  • First area, 2021: 73.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.8%

How homes are owned or rented

30.7% Owned with a mortgage +15.7 pts ▸ 46.4%
39.8% Owned outright ◂ +2.5 pts 37.3%
25.4% Rented ◂ +12.3 pts 13.1%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.6 pts 1.6%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%

Types of homes

86.5% Separate house +9.2 pts ▸ 95.7%
7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.4 pts 2.2%
4.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.5 pts 0.6%
1.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%

Bedrooms per home

43.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.5 pts 40.5%
24.8% 4 bedrooms +5.4 pts ▸ 30.2%
18.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 12.1%
6.1% 5 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 12.2%
5.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.1 pts 3.0%
1.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

29.7% $350–$549 +18.3 pts ▸ 48.0%
46.2% $200–$349 ◂ +23.8 pts 22.4%
17.2% Under $200 ◂ +11.5 pts 5.7%
2.9% $550–$749 +12.6 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.5% $750 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +13.7 pts 26.8%
23.1% $1,800–$2,999 +14.7 pts ▸ 37.8%
24.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.7 pts 14.4%
6.8% $3,000 or more +7.8 pts ▸ 14.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +4.0 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
5.3% 47th pct 1.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
Work from home in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +4.5 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
13.6% 53rd pct 18.1% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
PT commute in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.0 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap steady
0.3% 11th pct 0.4% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
PT stops in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +579 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
579 80th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +8.05 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
8.05 92nd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +287.1 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
287.1 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +61 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
61 86th pct 0 0th pct
66 74th pct

How people get to work

61.5% Car (driver) ◂ +2.5 pts 59.0%
13.6% Worked at home +4.5 pts ▸ 18.1%
4.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.4 pts 3.2%
3.1% Walked ◂ +0.2 pts 2.9%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.1%
0.3% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.0% Train +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

36.9% 2 vehicles +3.7 pts ▸ 40.6%
37.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.6 pts 25.5%
13.4% 3 vehicles +5.5 pts ▸ 18.9%
7.3% 4 or more +6.5 pts ▸ 13.8%
5.3% No vehicle ◂ +4.0 pts 1.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +3.8 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap widening
34.9% 27th pct 38.6% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.3%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.6%
Recent arrivals in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +3.8 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
8.8% 29th pct 5.0% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +1.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
5.1% 61st pct 3.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Participation in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +4.9 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland gap steady
54.4% 21st pct 59.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 52.9%
  • First area, 2021: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.3%
Full-time in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +0.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
53.6% 15th pct 52.9% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.0%
  • First area, 2016: 54.6%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.9%

Industries people work in

19.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.5 pts 13.1%
7.5% Construction +5.0 pts ▸ 12.4%
10.6% Retail trade ◂ +3.1 pts 7.5%
10.1% Education & training ◂ +0.4 pts 9.7%
6.0% Accommodation & food +2.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.8 pts 3.2%
7.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.0 pts 5.3%
4.1% Professional & technical +2.3 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.6% Public administration & safety +1.8 pts ▸ 6.4%
3.9% Other services +0.5 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.2% Administrative & support even 3.2%
3.2% Transport & warehousing even 3.2%

Occupations people work in

17.7% Professionals +3.0 pts ▸ 20.7%
12.9% Technicians & trades +4.2 pts ▸ 17.1%
12.9% Managers +2.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
14.6% Labourers ◂ +5.0 pts 9.6%
13.7% Community & personal service ◂ +1.5 pts 12.2%
11.5% Clerical & administrative +0.1 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.9% Sales workers ◂ +2.2 pts 6.7%
6.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.2 pts 5.0%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +50,175 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
71,717 54th pct 21,542 11th pct
Growth in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +6.2 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
-0.3% 4th pct 5.9% 53rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +187 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
1,121 70th pct 1,309 82nd pct
Max temp in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +3.2 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
27.4 85th pct 24.2 54th pct
12.9 63rd pct 12.9 63rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +2.3 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
3.8 28th pct 1.5 3rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +2.2 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
3.7 27th pct 1.5 2nd pct
15-min city in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +30.0 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
44.9% 32nd pct 15.0% 3rd pct
Walk to shops in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +17.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
38.0% 20th pct 20.1% 4th pct
Walk to transit in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +60.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
60.7% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +36.0 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
46.6% 25th pct 10.6% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +6.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
55.1% 12th pct 48.8% 8th pct
Walk to health in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +26.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
40.3% 46th pct 13.6% 7th pct
Amenities/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +3.5 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
17.8 65th pct 14.2 43rd pct
Intersections/km² in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +1 higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
1 22nd pct 2 29th pct
Mean slope in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Gold Coast Hinterland +3.9 pts higher in Gold Coast Hinterland
9.1% 89th pct 13.0% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Richmond Valley - Hinterland vs Gold Coast Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa3/11202/richmond-valley-hinterland/vs/30904/gold-coast-hinterland