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Richmond Valley - Hinterland vs Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera

Sub-region (SA3) comparison ≈ 81 km apart · Richmond Valley - Hinterland profile · Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera profile

Richmond Valley - Hinterland Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera

Richmond Valley - Hinterland and Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera are two distinct regional areas separated by 81 km. Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera is generally wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,141 compared to $1,224 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland. It also has a much higher share of people born overseas (24.3% versus 9.2%) and a higher rate of Year 12 completion (61.3% versus 41.5%). In contrast, Richmond Valley - Hinterland is more likely to have homes owned outright (39.8% versus 28.8%) and has a significantly larger First Nations population (6.5% versus 2.1%).

The gap in typical household incomes has widened since 2011, growing from $541 to $917. Despite this divergence, the two areas remain similar in their unemployment rates and the proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force. While Richmond Valley - Hinterland has more public transport stops and better walkability to health services and groceries, Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera has a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +35,863 larger in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
71,896 61st pct 36,033 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69,286
  • First area, 2016: 69,950
  • First area, 2021: 71,896
  • Second area, 2011: 31,076
  • Second area, 2016: 33,382
  • Second area, 2021: 36,033
Median age in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +6 yrs older in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
45 yrs 79th pct 39 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +4.4 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: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
Aged 65+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +7.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
22.5% 79th pct 14.6% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
Under 15 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +4.7 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
17.5% 45th pct 22.2% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%
De facto in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +2.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
13.2% 66th pct 11.1% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Age structure

28.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.7 pts 27.4%
21.2% Young adults (25–44) +2.6 pts ▸ 23.7%
22.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.9 pts 14.6%
17.5% Children (0–14) +4.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
10.9% Youth (15–24) +1.3 pts ▸ 12.2%

Marital status

40.3% Married +12.0 pts ▸ 52.3%
38.0% Never married ◂ +6.1 pts 31.9%
11.8% Divorced ◂ +2.7 pts 9.1%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +2.6 pts 3.5%
3.9% Separated ◂ +0.7 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

Richmond Valley - Hinterland Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera

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 Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 0.5% males, 0.9% females
  • 80–84 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 0.8% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 75–79 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 2.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.7% females; 65–69 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 2.2% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.9% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 55–59 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 55–59 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 50–54 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 3.7% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 3.9% males, 4.3% females
  • 40–44 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 3.6% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 35–39 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 3.1% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.7% females; 30–34 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 2.2% males, 2.8% females
  • 25–29 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 25–29 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 2.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 20–24 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 2.4% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 15–19 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 3.8% males, 3.4% females
  • 10–14 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 4.3% males, 4.2% females
  • 5–9 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 4.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 0–4 in Richmond Valley - Hinterland: 2.5% males, 2.3% females; 0–4 in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera: 3.0% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +15.1 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap steady
9.2% 11th pct 24.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.3%

Country of birth

82.0% Australia ◂ +10.3 pts 71.8%
2.3% England +3.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
1.2% New Zealand +4.2 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.3% South Africa +1.9 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.1% China +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% India +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Philippines even 0.5%
0.2% Italy even 0.2%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%
0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

41.2% English +3.4 pts ▸ 44.6%
40.3% Australian ◂ +5.1 pts 35.2%
13.7% Irish ◂ +2.6 pts 11.1%
11.3% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 11.0%
4.6% German +0.6 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.5% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 2.8%
0.6% Chinese +1.5 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.1% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.5% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% Filipino +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Other language in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +4.1 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap steady
4.3% 14th pct 8.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
Limited English in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +0.4 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap steady
0.4% 12th pct 0.7% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%

Language used at home

87.5% English only even 87.5%
0.2% Mandarin +0.9 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.3% Italian even 0.3%
0.1% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.2%
0.1% Arabic even 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +3.6 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
40.4% 45th pct 44.1% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.1%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.1%

Religious affiliation

46.7% Christianity +0.5 pts ▸ 47.2%
40.4% No religion +3.6 pts ▸ 44.1%
10.3% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 6.1%
1.0% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%
0.3% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +19.8 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
41.5% 24th pct 61.3% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 36.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.3%
Bachelor+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +6.5 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
16.8% 40th pct 23.4% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%
Schools in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +50 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
62 92nd pct 12 14th pct
Schools/1k kids in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +3.44 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
4.94 87th pct 1.50 23rd pct
Students in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +2,718 more in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
10,928 56th pct 13,646 67th pct
Avg size in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +958 larger in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
179 14th pct 1,137 100th pct
ICSEA in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +118 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
968 25th pct 1,085 79th pct

Highest year of school

41.5% Year 12 +19.8 pts ▸ 61.3%
30.0% Year 10 ◂ +9.6 pts 20.4%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 5.6%
6.7% Year 11 +0.6 pts ▸ 7.3%

Highest qualification level

33.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.1 pts 31.0%
19.6% Bachelor degree +4.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
13.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.4 pts ▸ 17.9%
5.1% Postgraduate degree +2.2 pts ▸ 7.3%
3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.4 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.9 pts 1.8%

Field of qualification

13.9% Management & commerce +5.3 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.4% Engineering & related +1.1 pts ▸ 12.6%
11.6% Health +1.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
12.3% Society & culture ◂ +0.9 pts 11.4%
9.3% Education ◂ +0.3 pts 9.0%
5.4% Architecture & building +3.0 pts ▸ 8.4%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.2 pts ▸ 6.1%
4.3% Creative arts ◂ +0.2 pts 4.1%
4.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.4 pts 1.6%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences even 2.0%
1.5% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 1.9%

Income

Personal income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +$167 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
$641 14th pct $808 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: $440
  • First area, 2016: $516
  • First area, 2021: $641
  • Second area, 2011: $581
  • Second area, 2016: $691
  • Second area, 2021: $808
Household income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +$917 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
$1,224 12th pct $2,141 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $852
  • First area, 2016: $1,004
  • First area, 2021: $1,224
  • Second area, 2011: $1,393
  • Second area, 2016: $1,738
  • Second area, 2021: $2,141
Family income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +$671 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
$1,571 13th pct $2,242 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,045
  • First area, 2016: $1,265
  • First area, 2021: $1,571
  • Second area, 2011: $1,471
  • Second area, 2016: $1,846
  • Second area, 2021: $2,242
High earners in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +7.6 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
5.1% 8th pct 12.7% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
High-income homes in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +17.8 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
10.6% 10th pct 28.5% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%

Household income distribution

33.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.0 pts 22.1%
26.9% $1,500–$2,999 +4.4 pts ▸ 31.3%
22.3% Under $650 ◂ +12.1 pts 10.2%
4.6% $4,000 or more +10.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
6.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 13.5%

Personal income distribution

45.7% Under $650 ◂ +6.3 pts 39.4%
32.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.7 pts 31.1%
10.2% $1,500–$2,999 +8.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
1.6% $3,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +9.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
33.9% 84th pct 24.6% 27th pct
Mental health in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +4.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
11.7% 88th pct 7.4% 27th pct
Needs assistance in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +2.8 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
7.4% 86th pct 4.6% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Mental health ◂ +4.3 pts 7.4%
10.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.5 pts 7.3%
10.0% Asthma ◂ +2.6 pts 7.3%
9.2% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 7.6%
5.2% Heart disease ◂ +2.1 pts 3.1%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.2 pts 2.9%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +0.7 pts 2.9%
2.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.4 pts 1.5%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.1% None +12.6 pts ▸ 67.7%
21.7% One condition ◂ +3.8 pts 17.8%
7.9% Two conditions ◂ +3.1 pts 4.7%
4.3% Three or more ◂ +2.3 pts 2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +2.0 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
16.9% 67th pct 15.0% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.4%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Unpaid carers in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +2.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
14.1% 88th pct 11.9% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Unpaid child care in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +9.3 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
24.0% 33rd pct 33.3% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Defence service in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +0.3 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
3.1% 57th pct 2.8% 46th pct
Housework 15h+ in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +0.2 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap narrowing
23.4% 73rd pct 23.6% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 24.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +3,915 larger in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
4,665 86th pct 750 29th pct
Median age in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +1 yrs older in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
23 yrs 29th pct 22 yrs 21st pct
Year 12 in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +20.1 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
33.1% 29th pct 53.1% 76th pct
Unemployment in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +1.6 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
11.5% 59th pct 9.9% 45th pct
Median income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +$122 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
$520 23rd pct $642 60th pct
Household income in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +$903 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
$1,337 24th pct $2,240 87th pct
Indigenous language in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +3.8 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
6.8% 63rd pct 3.1% 17th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +0.6 larger in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap steady
2.4 29th pct 3.0 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
One-parent in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +6.6 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
19.3% 90th pct 12.7% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Living alone in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +17.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
30.2% 77th pct 13.1% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.5%
  • First area, 2016: 29.4%
  • First area, 2021: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%

Family composition

48.9% Couples with children +16.5 pts ▸ 65.4%
30.6% Couples without children ◂ +9.2 pts 21.4%
19.3% One-parent families ◂ +6.6 pts 12.7%
1.2% Other families ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%

Household size

36.3% 2 people ◂ +6.1 pts 30.2%
30.2% 1 person ◂ +17.1 pts 13.1%
11.1% 4 people +11.7 pts ▸ 22.9%
13.8% 3 people +5.3 pts ▸ 19.1%
5.3% 5 people +4.2 pts ▸ 9.6%
3.2% 6 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 5.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +$200 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
$300 29th pct $500 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $210
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2011: $375
  • Second area, 2016: $410
  • Second area, 2021: $500
Mortgage in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +$715 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap narrowing
$1,452 24th pct $2,167 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,346
  • First area, 2016: $1,330
  • First area, 2021: $1,452
  • Second area, 2011: $2,167
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
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 Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +7.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap widening
25.4% 39th pct 17.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.3%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%
Owned outright in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +10.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
39.8% 78th pct 28.8% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.9%
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.8%
Separate houses in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +3.6 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap steady
86.5% 61st pct 82.9% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.3%
  • First area, 2016: 86.0%
  • First area, 2021: 86.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 84.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.9%
3+ bedrooms in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +18.2 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap steady
73.8% 35th pct 92.1% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 73.9%
  • First area, 2016: 73.2%
  • First area, 2021: 73.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 91.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.1%

How homes are owned or rented

30.7% Owned with a mortgage +20.8 pts ▸ 51.5%
39.8% Owned outright ◂ +10.9 pts 28.8%
25.4% Rented ◂ +7.9 pts 17.5%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.2 pts 1.1%
1.8% Not stated ◂ +0.8 pts 1.0%

Types of homes

86.5% Separate house ◂ +3.6 pts 82.9%
7.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.2 pts ▸ 15.7%
4.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.3 pts 0.8%
1.5% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

43.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +9.5 pts 33.5%
24.8% 4 bedrooms +17.3 pts ▸ 42.1%
18.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.8 pts 5.3%
6.1% 5 or more +10.4 pts ▸ 16.5%
5.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.9 pts 1.2%
1.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

46.2% $200–$349 ◂ +38.0 pts 8.2%
29.7% $350–$549 +14.1 pts ▸ 43.8%
2.9% $550–$749 +26.4 pts ▸ 29.2%
17.2% Under $200 ◂ +11.3 pts 5.8%
0.5% $750 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 8.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +18.6 pts 21.9%
23.1% $1,800–$2,999 +14.6 pts ▸ 37.7%
24.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +12.5 pts 11.6%
6.8% $3,000 or more +15.0 pts ▸ 21.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +3.8 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
5.3% 47th pct 1.5% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
Work from home in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +2.3 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap widening
13.6% 53rd pct 15.9% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
PT commute in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +0.4 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap steady
0.3% 11th pct 0.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.8%
PT stops in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +525 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
579 80th pct 54 15th pct
Stops/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +6.55 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
8.05 92nd pct 1.50 10th pct
Departures/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +138.8 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
287.1 32nd pct 148.2 24th pct
PT routes in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +56 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
61 86th pct 5 10th pct
65 73rd pct

How people get to work

61.5% Car (driver) +2.6 pts ▸ 64.1%
13.6% Worked at home +2.3 pts ▸ 15.9%
4.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.0 pts 3.7%
3.1% Walked ◂ +2.1 pts 1.0%
0.0% Train +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.3% Bus even 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

36.9% 2 vehicles +7.8 pts ▸ 44.7%
37.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.4 pts 22.8%
13.4% 3 vehicles +5.2 pts ▸ 18.6%
7.3% 4 or more +5.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
5.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.8 pts 1.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +5.6 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap narrowing
34.9% 27th pct 40.4% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.3%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 46.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.4%
Recent arrivals in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +1.5 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
8.8% 29th pct 7.3% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +0.6 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland gap narrowing
5.1% 61st pct 4.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Participation in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +12.6 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap steady
54.4% 21st pct 67.0% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 52.9%
  • First area, 2021: 54.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 67.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.0%
Full-time in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +0.9 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera gap narrowing
53.6% 15th pct 54.5% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.0%
  • First area, 2016: 54.6%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.5%

Industries people work in

19.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.1 pts 15.4%
7.5% Construction +5.3 pts ▸ 12.8%
10.6% Retail trade +0.2 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.1% Education & training +0.2 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.4 pts 0.6%
4.1% Professional & technical +3.3 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.9 pts 4.5%
6.0% Accommodation & food +0.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
4.6% Public administration & safety even 4.6%
3.9% Other services +0.5 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%
3.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

17.7% Professionals +5.1 pts ▸ 22.8%
14.6% Labourers ◂ +6.7 pts 7.9%
12.9% Technicians & trades +1.7 pts ▸ 14.5%
12.9% Managers +1.1 pts ▸ 14.0%
13.7% Community & personal service ◂ +2.1 pts 11.7%
11.5% Clerical & administrative +1.4 pts ▸ 12.9%
8.9% Sales workers +1.2 pts ▸ 10.1%
6.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.3 pts 3.9%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +33,225 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
71,717 54th pct 38,492 23rd pct
Growth in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +5.8 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
-0.3% 4th pct 5.4% 48th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +641 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
1,121 70th pct 1,762 100th pct
Max temp in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +1.8 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
27.4 85th pct 25.6 68th pct
Min temp in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +2.1 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
12.9 63rd pct 15.0 80th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +1.2 higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
3.8 28th pct 2.5 11th pct
Types ≤15 min in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +1.2 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
3.7 27th pct 2.6 10th pct
15-min city in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +21.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
44.9% 32nd pct 23.9% 8th pct
Walk to shops in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +12.7 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
38.0% 20th pct 25.3% 8th pct
Walk to transit in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +20.9 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
60.7% 33rd pct 39.8% 20th pct
Walk to school in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +13.2 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
46.6% 25th pct 33.5% 12th pct
Walk to a park in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +11.3 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
55.1% 12th pct 66.4% 23rd pct
Walk to health in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +23.1 pts higher in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
40.3% 46th pct 17.2% 10th pct
Amenities/1k in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +8.5 more in Richmond Valley - Hinterland
17.8 65th pct 9.3 4th pct
Intersections/km² in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +12 higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
1 22nd pct 13 42nd pct
Mean slope in Richmond Valley - Hinterlandin Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera +3.2 pts higher in Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera
9.1% 89th pct 12.4% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Richmond Valley - Hinterland vs Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa3/11202/richmond-valley-hinterland/vs/30905/mudgeeraba-tallebudgera